women in the united states will face physical violence from an intimate partner at some point in their lives
The Domestic Violence Awareness Project
The Domestic Violence Awareness Project (DVAP) supports the rights of all individuals to live in peace and dignity. Domestic violence must be eliminated.
The purpose of the DVAP is to support and promote national, tribal, territorial, state, and local advocacy networks in their ongoing public education efforts through public awareness, strategies, materials, resources, capacity-building, and technical assistance. The voices, leadership, and expertise of survivors who have been abused are critical and necessary components of these campaigns.
The group focuses on shifting awareness into action to create social change year-round. Not only has the DVAP's vision grown, but its membership now comprises a multidisciplinary, diverse group of national, state, and local organizations, as well as individual advocates.
(Source: dvawareness.org; Data: Domestic Violence Statistics (NISVSReportIPV_2022)
women reported being slapped, pushed, or shoved by an intimate partner
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32 people experience intimate partner violence in the united states
My Stories
While I promise to share more of my experiences in detail when I am ready, please know that I know. I have had firsthand experiences with partner abuse in different ways:
- Verbal & Controlling via a complete narcissist AND
- Verbal & Physical via a severely troubled alcoholic (saint when sober, devil when inebriated)
These experiences had a direct impact on my mental health and anxiety, as well as being one of the many reasons why I drank to cope. Alcohol and domestic violence are so deeply linked. It's a vicious cycle and all of the pieces are connected.
Living with this kind of trauma has a lasting impact, and again, I personally still wrestle with thoughts so deeply embedded that I feel it in my bones. If you are reading this, I see you. When you have suffered through an abusive relationship (or two), turning to alcohol (and/or drugs) to deal with flashbacks and PTSD-like symptoms is sadly common. While you may no longer be in a hostile situation, your brain cannot let go of the visual memories mentally. Read this article, "How Domestic Abuse Affects the Brain."
IMPORTANT: It typically takes 7 attempts to leave an abusive relationship.
There's NO WAY someone's truly sorry for something they KEEP doing to you.
of all women reported psychological aggression by an intimate partner in their lifetime
Survival Mode Journal Printable
As a survivor of narcissistic abuse, domestic violence, addiction, and homelessness, I created a survival journal. For me. For you. Not a clinical workbook. Not a wellness influencer's healing journey. A real journal from someone who lived it and came out the other side still standing.
men in the united states has endured severe physical violence from an intimate partner
WHY?
The Domestic Violence Awareness Project asks anyone and everyone to unite in the work to end domestic violence. Invite advocates, loved ones, supporters, and political leaders to join together in solidarity to listen to and uplift survivors directly. With so many people speaking in a unified voice, we can raise our collective awareness about domestic violence to end abuse for good.
The Hotline Organization always accepts donations and it's a gift of hope for all those affected by domestic violence.