It's Domestic Violence Awareness Month. 💜 Over 1 in 3 women (35.6%) and 1 in 4 men (28.5%) in the US have experienced rape, physical violence, and/or stalking by an intimate partner in their lifetime.

Many don't leave these relationships because of fear and shame. They may even suffer from a lack of resources that allow them to escape. Disabilities and immigration status can also force a victim to feel as if they need to put up with being mistreated. These are only a few of the many reasons people struggle to get away from this abuse.

👉 Let's join together to take a stand against domestic violence. Take the pledge: https://www.whiteribbonusa.org/whiteribbon-va-pledge

NOTE: If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic abuse, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 800-799-7233.

Source: White Ribbon USA, National Domestic Violence Hotline
📸: Office on Women's Health