2020-11-29
Since the beginning of CoVID chaos and the global pandemic, there has been a second shadow pandemic occurring.Being at home and isolating is not safer for everyone. Stress, uncertainty and depression are all known triggers for domestic violence, and we all know this worldwide situation has all 3 of those in abundance. The devastating result is an exponential increase in abuse against women, children, and LGBTQ individuals.
Please – if you notice something “off” find a way to gently, discreetly and non-judgementally show there is support and help out there. Keep in mind that any overt and blatant conversation or display will likely be observed, and retribution will be swift and painful. But they need to know.
They need to know that someone cares and is there to help.
They need to know that they matter and aren’t just a burden or “problem to fix“.
And they need to know that there’s something else, something better, that there’s life after abuse.
Be the light in their darkness.
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