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safehalton MYTH: You have to forgive who hurt you in order to heal

TRUTH: Forgive yourself for what you didn’t know back then

#VAW

#endvaw

#boundaries

#believesurvivors

#wagegap

#women

#endsexualviolence

#survivors

#timesup

#mentalhealth

#rapeculture

#safehalton

#supportsurvivors

#trauma

#ptsd

#financialabuse

#womenempowerment

#consent

#narcissisticabuse

#sexualabuse

#psychologicalabuse

#physicalabuse

#sexualabuse

#childhoodabuse

#metoo

#domesticviolence

#domesticviolencesurvivor

#sexualassault

#rapesurvivor

#livedexperience

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safehalton

Never forget your teenage self was a child too and she deserves the same amount of compassion and nurturing as your little self.

#healingyourinnerchild

#innerchild

#breakthesilence

#VAW

#endvaw

#believesurvivors

#endviolenceagainstwomen

#haltonregion

#intimatepartnerviolence

#IPV

#women

#endsexualviolence

#survivors

#genderbasedviolence

#mentalhealth

#rapeculture

#safehalton

#trauma

#ptsd

#consent

#narcissisticabuse

#sexualabuse

#psychologicalabuse

#physicalabuse

#metoo

#domesticviolence

#domesticviolencesurvivor

#sexualassault

#rapesurvivor

#livedexperience

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Remember, you are so much more than the pain you carry. You are a beacon of hope, a source of inspiration, and a force to be reckoned with.

Stay strong, keep shining, and never forget your worth. You are loved, cherished, and admired.

#breakthesilence

#VAW

#endvaw

#believesurvivors

#endviolenceagainstwomen

#haltonregion

#intimatepartnerviolence

#IPV

#women

#endsexualviolence

#survivors

#genderbasedviolence

#mentalhealth

#rapeculture

#safehalton

#survivorstrong

#trauma

#ptsd

#financialabuse

#consent

#narcissisticabuse

#sexualabuse

#psychologicalabuse

#physicalabuse

#metoo

#domesticviolence

#domesticviolencesurvivor

#sexualassault

#rapesurvivor

#livedexperience

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safehalton Halton region has officially declared intimate partner violence and violence against women an epidemic. This is a heartbreaking reality that affects so many people in our community, and it's time for us to come together and take action.

As survivors ourselves, SAFE has lived and breathed this terrifying reality. We urge you all to join us in spreading love and support to those who may be experiencing violence in their relationships. Let's work together to create a safe and inclusive community where everyone feels valued and respected.

Remember, love should never hurt. Let's do our part to end this epidemic and create a brighter future for all.

Sending love and positivity to you all 💜

#VAW

#endvaw

#believesurvivors

#endviolenceagainstwomen

#haltonregion

#intimatepartnerviolence

#IPV

#women

#endsexualviolence

#survivors

#timesup

#mentalhealth

#rapeculture

#safehalton

#supportsurvivors

#trauma

#ptsd

#financialabuse

#womenempowerment

#consent

#narcissisticabuse

#sexualabuse

#psychologicalabuse

#physicalabuse

#sexualabuse

#metoo

#domesticviolence

#domesticviolencesurvivor

#sexualassault

#rapesurvivor

#livedexperience

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safehalton May 5 is the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and 2SLGBTQQIA+ peoples. This day, also known as Red Dress Day is recognized as part of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls Week of Action.

On this day, and during this week, we honour and remember all missing and murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and 2SLGBTQQIA people.

The dresses are empty, to symbolize the missing and murdered persons who should be wearing them.

Indigenous women are 12 times more likely to be murdered or missing than any other women in Canada.

#genderbasedviolence

#VAW

#endvaw

#mmiwg2s

#Mmiw

#nomorestolensisters

#SAAM

#women

#endsexualviolence

#survivors

#reddressday

#mentalhealth

#rapeculture

#safehalton

#supportsurvivors

#trauma

#ptsd

#sexualassault

#womenempowerment

#consent

#narcissisticabuse

#sexualabuse

#psychologicalabuse

#sexualassaultawarenessmonth

#sexualabuse

#childhoodabuse

#metoo

#domesticviolence

#domesticviolencesurvivor

#sexualassault

#rapesurvivor

#livedexperience

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You do not have to forgive someone who hurt you. You do not have to forgive someone who deliberately made your world a dark place. You do not need to forgive your abuser or your rapist in order to heal. But you do need to forgive yourself. Forgive yourself for falling for their foolish games. Forgive yourself for thinking you could “save him”. Forgive yourself for the wrong choices you may of made. Forgive yourself for what you didn’t know back then.

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#rapevictim

#domesticviolence

#metoomovement

#metoo

#advocacy

#feminist

#violenceagainstwomen

#healing

#support

#awareness

#believesurvivors

#endvaw

#women

#endsexualviolence

#survivors

#timesup

#mentalhealth

#rapeculture

#safehalton

#supportsurvivors

#trauma

#ptsd

#itsnotyourfault

#narcissist

#narcissisticabuse

#childhoodabuse

#physicalabuse

#sexualabuse

#psychologicalabuse

#safe

August 5, 2020

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safehalton If someone says: “It runs in the family”, you tell them: “This is where it runs out”

#VAW

#endvaw

#boundaries

#believesurvivors

#wagegap

#women

#endsexualviolence

#survivors

#timesup

#mentalhealth

#rapeculture

#safehalton

#supportsurvivors

#trauma

#ptsd

#financialabuse

#womenempowerment

#consent

#narcissisticabuse

#sexualabuse

#psychologicalabuse

#physicalabuse

#sexualabuse

#childhoodabuse

#metoo

#domesticviolence

#domesticviolencesurvivor

#sexualassault

#rapesurvivor

#livedexperience

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SAFE is over the moon to be marching in Halton's first-ever pride parade! The parade will kick off at 2pm on Sunday, August 20th and will wind its way through the vibrant streets of downtown Milton. Expect to see a sea of rainbow flags, colourful costumes, and smiling faces. It will be a sight to behold, a true celebration of love and unity. Don't miss out! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

Hosted by @prism_ontario.

#haltonprideparade

#pride

#milton

#VAW

#endvaw

#believesurvivors

#endviolenceagainstwomen

#haltonregion

#intimatepartnerviolence

#IPV

#endsexualviolence

#survivors

#genderbasedviolence

#rapeculture

#safehalton

#survivorstrong

#trauma

#ptsd

#financialabuse

#consent

#narcissisticabuse

#sexualabuse

#psychologicalabuse

#physicalabuse

#metoo

#domesticviolence

#domesticviolencesurvivor

#sexualassault

#rapesurvivor

#livedexperience

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SAFE was honoured and overjoyed to have marched in Halton's first Pride Parade. It was an incredible moment of unity and celebration. To stand alongside such a vibrant and diverse community, celebrating love and acceptance, filled our hearts with gratitude. As we walked the streets, we felt the power of visibility, the strength in our collective voices, and the promise of a more inclusive future 🌈🙌

Thank you to @prism_ontario for hosting such a spectacular event! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

#haltonpride

#loveandacceptance

#marchingforward

#haltonprideparade

#pride

#milton

#VAW

#endvaw

#believesurvivors

#endviolenceagainstwomen

#haltonregion

#intimatepartnerviolence

#ipv

#survivors

#genderbasedviolence

#rapeculture

#safehalton

#survivorstrong

#trauma

#ptsd

#consent

#narcissisticabuse

#sexualabuse

#psychologicalabuse

#physicalabuse

#metoo

#domesticviolence

#domesticviolencesurvivor

#sexualassault

#livedexperience

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safehalton Thank you to everyone who braved the rain for our very first SAFE Presents: A SAFE Trail in collaboration with @happyhikershamilton We began our trek at Hidden Valley Park and walked through the Royal Botanical Gardens and looped around Cherry Hill back to Hidden Valley Park. We made several mindful stops along the way including a guided meditation and forest bathing.

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Connecting with nature is a powerful tool in processing trauma and improving one’s mental health.

#VAW

#endvaw

#boundaries

#believesurvivors

#wagegap

#women

#endsexualviolence

#survivors

#timesup

#mentalhealth

#rapeculture

#safehalton

#supportsurvivors

#trauma

#ptsd

#financialabuse

#womenempowerment

#consent

#narcissisticabuse

#sexualabuse

#psychologicalabuse

#physicalabuse

#sexualabuse

#childhoodabuse

#metoo

#domesticviolence

#domesticviolencesurvivor

#sexualassault

#rapesurvivor

#livedexperience

#healingisnotlinear

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safehalton 👏Sex 👏workers 👏deserve👏 to 👏be 👏supported👏 and 👏protected 👏too

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safehalton April 12 marks #EqualPayDay in Canada. The day symbolizes how far into the calendar year the average woman needs to work to earn what men, on average, earned in the previous calendar year. In other words, women, on average, need to work almost 15.5 months to earn what men, on average, make in just 12 months

#VAW

#endvaw

#boundaries

#believesurvivors

#wagegap

#women

#endsexualviolence

#survivors

#timesup

#mentalhealth

#rapeculture

#safehalton

#supportsurvivors

#trauma

#ptsd

#financialabuse

#womenempowerment

#consent

#narcissisticabuse

#sexualabuse

#psychologicalabuse

#physicalabuse

#sexualabuse

#childhoodabuse

#metoo

#domesticviolence

#domesticviolencesurvivor

#sexualassault

#rapesurvivor

#livedexperience

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safehalton October 18 is #PersonsDay in Canada. It marks the day in 1929 when the historic decision to include women in the legal definition of “persons” was handed down by Canada’s highest court of appeal. This gave some women the right to be appointed to the Senate of Canada and paved the way for women's increased participation in public and political life. Though this decision did not include all women, such as Indigenous women and women of Asian heritage and descent, it did mark critical progress in the advancement of gender equality in Canada.

#VAW

#endvaw

#boundaries

#believesurvivors

#wagegap

#women

#endsexualviolence

#survivors

#timesup

#mentalhealth

#rapeculture

#safehalton

#supportsurvivors

#trauma

#ptsd

#financialabuse

#womenempowerment

#consent

#narcissisticabuse

#sexualabuse

#psychologicalabuse

#physicalabuse

#sexualabuse

#childhoodabuse

#metoo

#domesticviolence

#domesticviolencesurvivor

#sexualassault

#rapesurvivor

#livedexperience

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safehalton Halton Regional Police Services respond to an average of 10 calls a day related to intimate partner violence.

#WAPM

#WomenAbusePreventionMonth

#VAW

#endvaw

#boundaries

#believesurvivors

#wagegap

#women

#endsexualviolence

#survivors

#timesup

#mentalhealth

#rapeculture

#safehalton

#supportsurvivors

#trauma

#ptsd

#financialabuse

#consent

#narcissisticabuse

#sexualabuse

#psychologicalabuse

#physicalabuse

#sexualabuse

#childhoodabuse

#metoo

#domesticviolence

#domesticviolencesurvivor

#sexualassault

#rapesurvivor

#livedexperience

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safehalton The transgender community has endured various forms of violence (and even death) simply for being themselves

We designate November 20 as Transgender Day of Remembrance each year

This day is intended to recognise and remember those we have lost to transphobia and commemorate people who continue to experience stigma and discrimination across the globe

This day also aims to raise awareness of transgender people's rights, the ongoing problems they confront on a daily basis, and the ways in which others can show them support, love, and hope.

Trans Resources:

🍁Ontario

🏳️‍⚧️The 519

the519.org

🏳️‍⚧️Rainbow Health Ontario

rainbowhealthontario.ca

🏳️‍⚧️PFlag Toronto

torontopflag.org

🏳️‍⚧️Trans Wellness Ontario

transwellness.ca

🇨🇦Canada-Wide

🏳️‍⚧️Talk Suicide Canada

Call: 1-(833) 456-4566 (Available 24/7/365)

Text: 45645 (Available 4pm-Midnight ET)

talksuicide.ca

🏳️‍⚧️Trans Lifeline

1-(877) 330-6366

translifeline.org

🏳️‍⚧️Egale Canada

egale.ca

🏳️‍⚧️Pflag Canada

pflagcanada.ca

🏳️‍⚧️CPATH

cpath.ca

#WAPM

#WomenAbusePreventionMonth

#VAW

#transgenderdayofremembrance

#endvaw

#believesurvivors

#wagegap

#women

#endsexualviolence

#survivors

#timesup

#mentalhealth

#rapeculture

#safehalton

#supportsurvivors

#trauma

#ptsd

#financialabuse

#consent

#narcissisticabuse

#sexualabuse

#psychologicalabuse

#physicalabuse

#sexualabuse

#childhoodabuse

#metoo

#domesticviolence

#domesticviolencesurvivor

#sexualassault

#rapesurvivor

#livedexperience

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safehalton Today is #WearPurpleDay which falls right in the middle of #WomenAbusePreventionMonth

Wear purple today to show your solidarity with survivors and victims of Intimate Partner Violence

#wapm

#VAW

#endvaw

#believesurvivors

#wagegap

#women

#endsexualviolence

#survivors

#timesup

#mentalhealth

#rapeculture

#safehalton

#supportsurvivors

#trauma

#ptsd

#financialabuse

#consent

#narcissisticabuse

#sexualabuse

#psychologicalabuse

#physicalabuse

#sexualabuse

#childhoodabuse

#metoo

#domesticviolence

#domesticviolencesurvivor

#sexualassault

#rapesurvivor

#livedexperience