2nd Chance, Inc.

10/16/2026

Sexual violence can occur within a marriage or dating relationship. Being in a relationship with someone does not automatically give them consent.

Consent still matters in committed relationships. 💜

10/15/2026

Someone experiencing abuse may leave and return to the relationship more than once before leaving permanently.

That doesn’t mean they wanted the abuse. It means leaving can be complicated, dangerous, and deeply personal.

Support without judgment matters. 💜

10/14/2026

Abuse can include threatening to hurt children, family members, friends, or pets as a way to frighten or control someone.

Threats against the people or animals someone loves can be a powerful form of intimidation. 💜

10/13/2026

Jealousy isn’t always a sign of love. When jealousy becomes accusations, monitoring, isolation, threats, or control over another person’s choices, it can be a warning sign of abuse.

Love and control are not the same thing. 💜

10/13/2026

Nicole Brown Simpson's sister Denise shares about her advocacy after losing Nicole to domestic violence.

Since her sister, Nicole Brown Simpson, was murdered almost 30 years ago, Denise Brown has made it her life's mission to warn others about the signs she missed.

10/12/2026

Children can be affected by domestic violence even when they are not physically harmed themselves. Seeing, hearing, or living in an environment where abuse occurs can affect their emotional well-being and sense of safety.

Children deserve homes where they can feel safe. 💜

10/11/2026

Domestic violence can continue even after a relationship ends. Stalking, harassment, threats, unwanted contact, and technology-based monitoring may continue after separation.

Ending the relationship doesn’t always end the danger. 💜

10/10/2026

Isolation is a common tactic in abusive relationships. An abusive partner may discourage or prevent someone from spending time with family, friends, coworkers, or other sources of support.

Isolation makes control easier. Connection can help break that isolation. 💜

10/09/2026

A person does not have to be physically assaulted for a relationship to be abusive. Threats, intimidation, isolation, stalking, coercion, and controlling behavior are serious forms of abuse.

Fear should never be the foundation of a relationship. 💜

10/08/2026