💜October: Domestic Violence Awareness Month 💜

This month is personal for me. It’s not just about awareness — it’s about survival.

I am a survivor.

I’ve lived through abusive relationships, and I’ve witnessed abuse as a child. Those experiences shaped me in ways I’m still unpacking, but they also gave me a strength I never knew I had.

I was with my first monster for almost ten years.

People often ask, “Why didn’t you just leave?”

And that question cuts deep — because the answer isn’t simple.

I have so many reasons why.

Because I loved him.

Because I thought I could change him.

Because I blamed the drugs.

Because I became addicted myself.

Because my self-worth dropped below zero.

Because I was afraid.

Because I felt like I deserved it.

The list goes on. But at the same time, I can’t fully explain why — because I don’t even know why. It’s not that easy when you’re living it. When your mind, your heart, and your spirit are being broken down piece by piece.

Looking back now, I see a woman who was surviving the only way she knew how. I also see a woman who eventually found the courage to say, “No more.”

To anyone who has ever asked themselves those same questions, or who feels trapped right now — please know you’re not alone. You are not weak. You are not broken. You are still worthy of love, peace, and healing. 💜

This October, I’m standing not just as a survivor, but as a voice for those still finding their way out.

Let’s continue to speak up, support one another, and break the silence that keeps so many suffering in the dark.

✨ And to my fellow survivors — may we rise from the pain, reclaim our light, and glow brighter than ever before. We are the proof that even after being shattered, a woman can rebuild herself into something divine. We are the Goddess Glow — radiant, powerful, and unbreakable. ✨