{"id":2250,"date":"2020-10-11T14:28:02","date_gmt":"2020-10-11T18:28:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/smiledarlingblog.com\/?p=2250"},"modified":"2020-10-11T20:17:54","modified_gmt":"2020-10-12T00:17:54","slug":"domestic-violence-awareness-month","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/smiledarlingblog.com\/index.php\/2020\/10\/11\/domestic-violence-awareness-month\/","title":{"rendered":"Domestic Violence Awareness Month"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"767\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/smiledarlingblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/thumbnail-767x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2251\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smiledarlingblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/thumbnail-767x1024.jpeg 767w, https:\/\/smiledarlingblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/thumbnail-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/smiledarlingblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/thumbnail-768x1025.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/smiledarlingblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/thumbnail.jpeg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 100vw, 767px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This month is very triggering for me. When I think about my past and talk about my experience out loud I feel embarrassed. I feel ashamed. I get an uncomfortable feeling. But this topic should make me uncomfortable. It should make you uncomfortable. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The statistics around domestic violence are staggering. Did you know, 1 in 3 women and 1 in 4 men have experienced some form of physical violence by an intimate partner? On average, nearly 20 people per a minute are physically abused by an intimate partner in the United States. On a typical day, there are more than 20,000 phone calls placed to domestic violence hotlines nationwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With Covid-19 this year, domestic violence has literally become a pandemic within a pandemic. Victims maybe unable to safely connect with a hotline or service. Stress, isolation and financial strains can create problematic circumstances. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I think it is important more than ever to bring recognition to what is really going on. This is a harsh reality for some. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Meaning Behind the Butterfly<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As you may have noticed, my photo contains butterflies. The butterfly has long been used as a symbol of  the transformation domestic violence survivors undergo. Purple is the color in supporting Domestic Violence Awareness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For domestic violence survivors, they go through many stages. The caterpillar stage is said to be where the victim is currently. They are stuck in the situation and cannot escape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The chrysalis stage is noted as a stage of healing and transformation. Lastly, there is the butterfly. Survivors can spread their wings! They can feel the freedom. They can soar to new heights and truly fly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I thought the meaning of the butterfly was really beautiful. I knew I wanted to incorporate it into today&#8217;s post. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I hope reading this has brought you more clarity on domestic violence. To read my personal story, you can click <strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"here (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/smiledarlingblog.com\/index.php\/2018\/10\/30\/out-of-the-dark-my-story\/\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a><\/strong>. <br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">*If you or someone you know is struggling with an abusive relationship please call The National Domestic Violence HOTLINE at&nbsp;1-800-799-SAFE (7233).<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">xx Courtney <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. This month is very triggering for me. When I think about my past and talk about my experience out loud I feel embarrassed. I feel ashamed. I get an uncomfortable feeling. But this topic should make me uncomfortable. It should make you uncomfortable. 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