Sometimes not opening your mouth is the only form of #selfdefense there is. It’s often no less heroic than speaking up when faced with an abuser. Sometimes “no” & “stop” can just mean the same outcomes but worse or a loss of life (yours). #domesticviolence#behindhersmileisterror
A survivor of domestic violence explains why it's not always easy to come forward with your story, and not as simple as "just leaving" an abusive partner: https://t.co/LQ8xp6R2so