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Welcome sur-THRIVERS and UP-standers!

Empowerment Fashion Show for DV Awareness

A night featuring male and female models who have been affected by domestic violence.

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October 23rd, 2026

7:30pm

Residence Inn by Marriott

1 Superior Drive, Natick MA

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Advocate | Speaker | Author | sur-THRIVER

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Lovern is a sought after speaker and DV awareness workshop presenter around the issue and is the author of the international memoir, The Legacy He Left Me. The book is on a nationwide book and speaking tour, where she is hosted by corporations, state agencies, high schools, colleges, community groups, etc. for book signings and speaking engagements.

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Summer Reads Series: "Educated" by Tara Westover⁠
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This #1 NYT Bestseller is a powerful memoir about growing up in an isolated, survivalist family in rural Idaho, and using education as a path toward independence, self-discovery, and a life beyond her upbringing.⁠
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While not a traditional DV memoir, "Educated" explores themes many survivors know all too well: isolation, control, and a family system that made it dangerous to leave. Tara's story is a reminder that breaking away from a controlling environment, even one you love, is an act of courage, and that reclaiming your own life is always possible.⁠
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Have you read it? Let us know in the comments, or share your own DV-related summer read recommendations below.⁠
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#LoveLifeNow #DVAwareness #SurvivorStory #Educated #TaraWestover #SummerReading #BookRecommendation #HealingJourney #DomesticViolenceAwareness #BreakTheCycle⁠

As summer nears its end, DV awareness planning and being in commUNITY continue to heat up for our hearts and hands team 💜
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Our Annual Strategic Planning Board Meeting got us together to hash out the next year of exciting passion work and we were so elated to have team members, who have amazing babies… one year old and under get together, once again, so our founder could have all the feels of being in space with them! LOL! 😂
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We dislike having to see you go soon summer, but boy oh boy… we have enjoyed you so far!⁠☀️💜☀️

#LoveLifeNowFoundation #DVawareness #StrategicPlanning #LLNbabies #LLNheartsAndHands

It's almost time! ✨ The 9th Annual Empowerment Fashion Show for DV Awareness is happening October 23rd and we would love to see you there.⁠
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This night is about so much more than fashion. Our models are survivors and individuals affected by abuse, and they are walking the runway to reclaim their story. Every ticket sold goes directly to LLN's Get Safe Fund, which provides financial assistance to those fleeing abusive situations.⁠
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VIP tickets are only $80 and include a champagne welcome drink, swag bag, and front row preferred seating. 🥂👜⁠
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📅 October 23rd | 7:30 PM⁠
📍 Residence Inn Natick, 1 Superior Drive, Natick, MA⁠
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Scan the QR code in our flyer to grab your tickets or email us at info@lovelifenow.org⁠
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Come celebrate strength, resilience, and community with us. 💜⁠
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#EmpowermentFashionShow #LoveLifeNow #DVAwareness #GetSafeFund #WalkingInTruth #NatickMA #SurvivorStrong #EndDomesticViolence⁠

📚 DV-Related Summer Reads 📚⁠
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This summer, we're highlighting books that deepen our understanding of domestic violence and how it shows up in everyday relationships.⁠
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Up next: "Coercive Control: How Men Entrap Women in Personal Life" by Evan Stark.⁠
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This groundbreaking book reframes how we think about domestic abuse, moving beyond physical violence to explore the patterns of control, isolation, and manipulation that can trap survivors long before (or even without) a single physical incident. Stark's work has shaped how advocates, courts, and researchers understand coercive control as its own form of abuse.⁠
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Understanding these patterns is one of the steps toward recognizing them, and helping others recognize them too. 💜⁠
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Have you read it? Let us know your thoughts in the comments, and drop your own DV-related book recommendations below! 👇⁠
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📞 Call or text for DV Resources: 888-LLN-9876⁠
🌐 www.lovelifenow.org⁠
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#SummerReads #CoerciveControl #DVAwareness #LoveLifeNow #LLN #KnowledgeIsPower

💜 MEN AGAINST DV: Jayshawn Maddrey⁠ 💜
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"The World Cup might be over but a reminder that good sportsmanship means treating people with respect, even in the toughest moments. The same should be true in our intimate partner relationships, where respect matters every single day.
Let's all continue to team up against DV."
— Jayshawn Maddrey⁠
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Respect on the field. Respect at home. No exceptions.⁠
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📞 Call or text for DV Resources: 888-LLN-9876⁠
🌐 www.lovelifenow.org⁠
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#MenAgainstDV #TheyDoExist #LoveLifeNowFoundation #LLN #DVawareness

We're thrilled to announce @joemalaika - Joe Malaika Inc. as the Men's Clothing Sponsor for the 9th Annual Empowerment Fashion Show for DV Awareness!⁠ 👔
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Joe Malaika is a celebrated Boston-based fashion designer known for his vibrant, sleek styles and signature black sequins. He's also a pioneering advocate for amputee empowerment, having made history as the first designer to showcase an all-amputee model lineup, featuring Boston Marathon bombing survivors and others with limb differences 💜
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A two-time Best Fashion Designer in Boston (2022 & 2024), Malaika's work is rooted in a mission we deeply relate to: empowering people to express themselves with confidence, no matter their story.⁠
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Thank you for standing with us in support of survivors and DV awareness. 💜⁠
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Get your tickets 🎟
Link in bio or www.lovelifenow.org/fashionshow
📅 October 23rd at 7:30 PM⁠
📍 Residence Inn Natick, 1 Superior Drive, Natick, MA⁠
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#EmpowermentFashionShow #DVawareness #LoveLifeNowFoundation #JoeMalaika #SponsorSpotlight #LLNinitiatives

📖 Summer Reading List: DV Edition 💜⁠
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This season, we're spotlighting When Love Hurts: A Woman's Guide to Understanding Abuse in Relationships by Jill Cory and Karen McAndless-Davis.⁠
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This book breaks down the patterns of abuse: emotional, physical, financial, and more; in a way that's clear, compassionate, and validating. If you've ever wondered "is this actually abuse?" or needed the words to describe what you're feeling, this is a great place to start.⁠
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Knowledge is power, and understanding is the first step toward safety. 💜⁠
Have you read it? Drop your thoughts below, or share a book that helped you (or someone you love) recognize the signs of abuse. 👇⁠
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#LoveLifeNow #DVAwareness #BreakTheSilence #SummerReading #LLN #SurvivorSupport⁠

DV awareness isn’t just a women’s issue... men have a powerful role to play too, because it takes all of us speaking up, recognizing harmful behaviors, and creating communities where abuse is never normalized. 💜

@RobDemeoAddict puts it perfectly:
“The World Cup might be over but a reminder that you'd never cheer for violence on the field, so you should never cheer for violence at home either.

Abuse is never entertainment, never acceptable, and never part of a healthy relationship. Let's all continue to team up against DV. 💜”

Through our 'Men Against DV' campaign, LLN is proud to amplify the voices of men who stand up, speak out, and help raise awareness around the issue, because awareness matters, accountability matters, and every voice that challenges abuse helps create safer, more informed communities 💜

Let’s continue to team up against DV 💜

#MenAgainstDV #TheyDoExist #LoveLifeNowFoundation #DVawareness #HealthyRelationships

Thank you AtCozy Boutique for being Women's Clothing Sponsor for our 9th Annual Empowerment Fashion Show! 💜🪩👗⁠
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AtCozy specializes in elegant attire and accessories designed for female evening dress attendants. Established in 2007, they pride themselves on offering a curated selection of fashionable options. AtCozy features an extensive range of exquisite dresses perfect for weddings, proms, and other special occasions⁠ 💜
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Support sur-THRIVERS as they strut their truth down the runway wearing elegant pieces by AtCozy. ⁠All tickets sales go directly towards our Get Safe Fund, which provides direct financial assistance to those fleeing abusive situations 💜
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🗓 October 23rd⁠
⏰ 7:30pm⁠
📌 Residence Inn Natick⁠
🎟 lovelifenow.org/fashionshow OR 🔗 in bio!⁠
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#EmpowermentFashionShow #LoveLifeNowFoundation #SupportSurvivors #DomesticViolenceAwareness #GetSafeFund

This week, we're spotlighting "What Happened to You? Conversations on Trauma, Resilience, and Healing" by Bruce D. Perry and Oprah Winfrey. It reframes how we talk about trauma, shifting from "what's wrong with you?" to "what happened to you?" and offers real insight into healing and resilience.⁠
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A powerful read for anyone looking to better understand trauma and the path toward recovery. Have you read it? Let us know in the comments 💬⁠
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DV affects all communities, no matter age, race, income, or background. If you or someone you know needs support, help is available:⁠
📞 Call or text 888-LLN-9876⁠
🌐 www.lovelifenow.org⁠
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Help us spread awareness: like, save, and share this post so it reaches someone who needs it. 💜⁠
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#TraumaHealing #SummerReads #LLN #DVawareness #LoveLifeNowFoundation #YouAreNotAlone

Thank you to the @forsakenladies_boston Motorcycle Club for making LLN their charity of choice for a 2nd year in a row, where their generous donation from their Adult Field Day benefitted our Get Safe Fund 💜

We appreciate you all for placing DV awareness at the forefront 💜
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#DVawareness #LoveLifeNowFoundation #LLN #commUNITY #FemaleMotorcycleClub

LLN's Teen DV Awareness Workshop in partnership with @blackdollar7us for the Pillars of Success Youth Enrichment Summer Program by @familymovement_bos 💜⁠
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1 every 3 teens are affected by the issue and Dating Violence often begins to repeat its cycle as early as 13 years old. While it was important to engage this amazing group of young minds around it, it was also great to touch on what healthy relationships can look like. ✨️
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Kids model what we do... the good, bad and/or the ugly, so keep modeling the positive! 💜⁠

#DVisEverywhere #DVisEveryonesBusiness #DVaffectsAllCommunities #DatingViolenceAwareness #TeenDatingViolenceAwarenes #1inEvery3Teens

This is more than a fashion show. It is a runway of resilience. 💜⁠
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At LLN’s 9th Annual Empowerment Fashion Show, sur-THRIVERS and individuals impacted by DV will step into the spotlight—not defined by what they have endured, but celebrated for their courage, strength, and future.⁠💜
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Join us for an unforgettable evening benefiting LLN’s Get Safe Fund, which provides emergency support to survivors working toward safety and independence.⁠
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📅 October 23rd at 7:30 PM⁠
📍 Residence Inn Natick⁠
🎟️ Tickets available via link in our bio!⁠
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#EmpowermentFashionShow #LoveLifeNowFoundation #SupportSurvivors #DomesticViolenceAwareness #GetSafeFund

☕ Self-Care for Sur-Thrivers⁠
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Healing isn't linear, and self-care looks different for everyone. Whether it's meditating, journaling, taking a walk, or simply slowing down, small moments of care add up. 💜⁠
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To all our sur-thrivers: you deserve rest, joy, and gentleness. Take today as a reminder to check in with yourself. 🫶⁠
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Swipe to save these tips for later, and share with someone who needs the reminder today.⁠
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If you or someone you know needs support, call or text 888-LLN-9876 or visit www.lovelifenow.org.⁠
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#SelfCare #SurThriver #LoveLifeNow #DomesticViolenceAwareness #HealingJourney #MentalHealthMatters

✨️💜 LLN Volunteer Heart Spotlight ✨️💜
ROSE JOACHIM NOEL
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At LLN, our work to support sur-THRIVERS of DV and build safer communities depends on the commitment of volunteers like @HairBeautyRose, a beauty industry professional whose generosity extends far beyond the chair.

As part of the LLN Glam Squad at our Empowerment Fashion Show, Rose donates her time and expertise to help participants look and feel their best each year, before they walk in their truth down the runway 💜
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Volunteers like Rose show us that empowerment takes many forms, and that community partnerships are essential to the work we do supporting survivors of abuse.
Thank you, Rose! 🙏🏽⁠ 💇🏾‍♀️⁠
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Our volunteers are the heartbeat of LLN and without them we wouldn't be able to reach all of the hearts we do. Thank you for your continued partnership and being hearts & hands for DV awareness!⁠
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To learn more about volunteering opportunities please visit our link in our bio or email us: volunteer@lovelifenow.org⁠
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#LLN #LoveLifeNowFoundation #DVawareness #HeartsandHands #Volunteers #commUNITY

📚 Summer Reading List: No Visible Bruises⁠
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Not all abuse leaves a mark you can see and that's exactly why No Visible Bruises by Rachel Louise Snyder is essential reading. This book dismantles the myth that domestic violence always looks a certain way, showing how coercive control and psychological abuse can be just as dangerous as physical harm.⁠
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Add it to your summer list, and let's keep learning together. 💜⁠
If you or someone you know needs support, call or text 888-LLN-9876 or visit www.lovelifenow.org.⁠
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#DomesticViolenceAwareness #NoVisibleBruises #LoveLifeNow #EndDV #SummerReading #DVAwareness⁠

Love Life Now Foundation's Teen Dating Violence Awareness Statement:⁠
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As the commUNITY grieves the tragic murder of 18-year-old Yoseliani Marte, we also remember 18-year-old Kylee Monteiro, whose murder nearly a year ago underscores the urgent need to continue to address Teen Dating Violence Awareness. These devastating losses remind us that teen dating violence is not rare, nor is it "just teenage drama" or this week's headline news. It is a serious public health issue that can escalate with devastating consequences when victims feel they have nowhere to turn.⁠
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An estimated 1 in 3 teens in the U.S. experience some form of physical, sexual, or emotional abuse from someone they are dating before adulthood, yet many never tell a trusted adult. At LLN, we urge everyone to create safe spaces for honest conversations, recognize warning signs early, connect young people with support and hold abusers TRULY accountable. Every teen deserves a relationship built on respect, trust, and safety — NOT FEAR, POWER and CONTROL.⁠
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To donate to Yoseliani's GoFundMe, please visit:⁠
https://gofund.me/5e1318c56 ⁠
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#LLN #DVawareness #TDVA #TeenDatingViolenceAwareness #LoveIsRespect

🌸 Self-Care Bingo for Sur-Thrivers 🌸⁠
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Healing isn't linear, and self-care looks different for everyone. This bingo board is full of small, doable ways to check in with yourself this summer: a morning walk, a cup of tea, journaling, time with friends, or simply getting a good night's sleep.⁠
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How many can you check off this week? Screenshot the board and mark your progress, then tag us or share in the comments which square you're starting with. 💜⁠
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Healing is not linear, but every small act of care moves you forward.⁠
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#SelfCareBingo #LoveLifeNow #SurThriver #DVAwareness #SelfCareMatters #HealingJourney

Too much DV awareness is never dangerous and LLN had a great time spreading it via our 'Relationship Plinko Game', at this year's Boston Public Health Commission's Staff Mental Wellness Fair 💜

We love connecting with commUNITY to engage them around the topic. Keep the conversation going because those around you are listening... not just by what you say... but what you do‼️

#BPHC #DVaffectsAllCommunities #DVaffectsEveryone #LoveLifeNowFoundation #DVawareness

✨️💜 LLN Volunteer Heart Spotlight: JANEY DAVID 💜✨️⁠
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At LLN, our work to support sur-THRIVERS of DV and build safer communities depends on the commitment of volunteers like Janey, owner of Hair & Make Up by Janey (@yourhairbyjaney).⁠
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Janey's dedication to our mission reflects the spirit of service that drives everything we do. She describes in her own words how using her skills and passion help her care for sur-THRIVERS walking down the runway for our annual Empowerment Fashion Show.⁠
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Our volunteers are the heartbeat of LLN and without them we wouldn't be able to reach all of the hearts we do. Thank you for your continued partnership and being hearts & hands for DV awareness!⁠
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To learn more about volunteering opportunities please visit our link in our bio or email us: volunteer@lovelifenow.org⁠
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#LLN #LoveLifeNowFoundation #DVAwareness #HeartsandHands #Volunteers #CommUNITYlmpact

Keeping up with our 'summer DV read' selections:
📚 The Body Keeps the Score ⁠📚
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Trauma doesn't just live in the mind... it lives in the body. Bessel van der Kolk's groundbreaking book explores how survivors of abuse carry trauma in their nervous systems, and how healing often requires more than talk therapy alone. Think yoga, movement, EMDR, and other body-based approaches 💜
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For survivors of abuse, this book offers language and validation for what healing can look like ✨️
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Your next summer read awaits 💜⁠
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#LoveLifeNowFoundation #DVawareness #TheBodyKeepsTheScore #TraumaInformed #HealingJourney #SummerReading

✨️💜 LLN Volunteer Heart Spotlight 💜✨️
@amyaldrich1015

Amy has been volunteering with LLN for many years and we want to take a moment to thank her for the heart work she has put into our LLN commUNITY!

As a veteran of our Empowerment Fashion Show #GlamSquad, her passion and dedication to empower sur-THRIVERS, in more ways than one, as they walk down the runway... never goes unnoticed 💜

Our volunteers are the heartbeat of LLN and without them we wouldn't be able to reach all of the hearts we do. Thank you for your continued partnership and being hearts and hands for DV awareness! 💜

To learn more about volunteering opportunities please visit our link in our bio or email us: volunteer@lovelifenow.org
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#LLN #LoveLifeNowFoundation #DVAwareness #HeartsandHands #Volunteers #commUNITYimpact

✨📚 5 years ago, @TheLegacyHeLeftMe was released 💜

What started as our founder's story, has become a journey of educating and empowering countless readers through honest conversations around child witness trauma, DV and what being a sur-THRIVER can look like 💜

Thank you to every heart who has read the book, attended a signing, invited Lovern to speak around the topic, or supported this incredible journey as the book tour continues ✍️🏾 with special shoutout to @PaperclipPublishing 💜

Looking for your next summer read? 🤔 ... visit:
www.TheLegacyHeLeftMe.com 📚

#TheLegacyHeLeftMe #Book #5YearAnniversary #SummerReading #DVawareness #LoveLifeNow #HERstory

Vacation should bring peace and fun, not more uncertainty.⁠
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For sur-THRIVERS planning to leave an abusive relationship, travel can also be an opportunity to create distance and move toward safety. A little preparation can make a meaningful difference.⁠
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Before you go:⁠
✈️ Share your itinerary with someone you trust.⁠
📄 Keep important documents within reach.⁠
📱 Save emergency contacts.⁠
📍 Research local resources at your destination.⁠
🔋 Keep your phone charged and, if it's safe to do so, enable location services.⁠
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No one should have to choose between their safety and their freedom. If you or someone you know is preparing to leave an abusive relationship, remember: you don't have to navigate it alone.⁠
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We're committed to helping sur-THRIVERS access the resources, support, and hope they deserve.⁠
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💜 Save this post.⁠
📤 Share it with someone who may need it.⁠
🔗 Learn more about our Get Safe Fund and resources through the link in our bio.⁠
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#LoveLifeNowFoundation #VacationSafety #DVAwareness #SurvivorSupport #SafetyPlanning

This past weekend, conversations about freedom were everywhere.⁠
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But for someone living in an abusive relationship, freedom can mean something entirely different.⁠
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✨️Freedom is sleeping through the night without fear.⁠
✨️Freedom is opening your own bank account.⁠
✨️Freedom is laughing without asking permission.⁠
✨️Freedom is knowing your children are safe.⁠
✨️Freedom is beginning to heal.⁠
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For many sur-THRIVERS, these aren't simple moments—they're milestones!⁠
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At Love Life Now Foundation, we believe everyone deserves to experience safety, dignity, and hope. Every day, we work alongside sur-THRIVERS by providing emergency financial assistance, resources, and support when they need it most. 💜⁠
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As we celebrate this season of independence, let's also remember those who are still working toward a future free from abuse.⁠
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💜 If this message resonates with you, share this post to help raise awareness.⁠
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If you or someone you know needs support, resources are available. You are not alone. ⁠
📧 info@lovelifenow.org⁠
📞 888-LLN-9876⁠
🌐 lovelifenow.org/resources⁠
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#LoveLifeNowFoundation #LLN #FreedomToHeal #HealthyRelationships #FreedomLooksLikeSafety

Happy 4th of July from all of us at LLN! Happy 250th birthday to America 🇺🇸 Hope everyone has a safe and fun celebration all weekend long with your loved ones! 🎆🎉

#LLN #LoveLifeNow #DVawareness #FourthofJuly

Did you know that when a gun is in the home, an abuser is 5 times more likely to kill his victim? Gun violence and domestic violence are not separate issues — they are the same crisis.⁠
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This June, during Gun Violence Awareness Month, Love Life Now Foundation stands with every survivor. If you or someone you know needs support, visit lovelifenow.org⁠
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#WearOrange #GunViolenceAwarenessMonth #DVAwareness #LoveLifeNow #EndGunViolence #SupportSurvivors #DomesticViolence

⚽ Sports teaches us accountability ⚽️
To our teammates. To the game. To something bigger than ourselves.⁠
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So why should that stop when we leave the field?⁠ 🤔
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Corey reminds us that the same values that make a great teammate — respect, responsibility, and showing up, are the same values that help drive accountability around DV off the field and into our homes and communities. 💜⁠
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👉 Watch Corey's message and share it 💜
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#MenAgainstDV #TheyDoExist #LLN #OneGoal #DVawarenessCampaign #TeamUpAgainstDV #WorldCup #FIFA #LoveLifeNowFoundation #DVawareness #MenAsAllies⁠

When a foul happens on the field... we call it out... immediately, with no hesitation 👌🏾
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So, why is it so hard to do the same when violence happens at home or in our community?⁠ 🤔
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Michael is challenging men, everywhere, to use that same energy. If you wouldn't stay silent watching someone get hurt in a game, you should not stay silent when a woman or girl is being hurt by someone who says they love them in real life❗️
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Speak up. Call for help. Be an UP-stander against abusive behaviors. 💜
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Share this video with every man you know, because silence is never just silence... it's a choice NOT to be part of the solution.
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#MenAgainstDV #TheyDoExist #LoveLifeNowFoundation #LLN #LLNinitiatives #OneGoal #DVawarenessCampaign #TeamUpAgainstDV #WorldCup #FIFA

These are not just statistics. These are mothers, daughters, sisters, and friends.⁠
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June is Gun Violence Awareness Month and at Love Life Now Foundation, we know firsthand that gun violence and domestic violence are deeply connected. You cannot address one without addressing the other.⁠
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Here's what you can do right now:⁠
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🟠 Learn the signs of an abusive relationship, coercive control often escalates to physical danger.⁠
🟠 Trust your instincts, if something feels wrong in a friend's relationship, say something.⁠
🟠 Share this post, awareness saves lives.⁠
🟠 Support survivors, visit lovelifenow.org to learn how LLN helps women get safe.⁠
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Silence is not neutrality. It is the space where violence grows. This month and every month choose to speak up. 🧡

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