As many of you know, October is
Domestic Violence Awareness Month. While I was surfing around today, I found this graphic and I absolutely had to share it. It has always struck me how many people in the
Pagan community. women and men both, have been victims of some form of
domestic violence, and although I believe this graphic was intended more to mean "fight the fear" of
Pagans, I think, more than that, it is a great symbol--a magnificent rallying cry for all of those in the
Pagan Community who are suffering with and/or have survived
domestic violence.
My sisters and brothers, fight the fear, both while you suffer and during the long healing that must come after. Know that you are strong. Know that you are worthy. Know that you are loved. Know that the
Lady and
Lord are with you and will provide for you not only an out from your situation, but the means to recover from it and not merely survive, but thrive.
The
National Domestic Violence Hotline number is: 1−800−799−SAFE(7233). If you need it, please call.
With All My Heart,
-
M. Ashley
