10/17/2026
“I can’t do that because he will react.”
We hear words like these far too often. And behind them is a reality many people don’t see.
It’s the person who has to make plans in secret. The one who uses a different card because they’re afraid of what a bank statement might reveal. The parent who stays because they’re worried about their children, or because the system feels impossible to navigate. The person who gets so close to leaving, only to hold on to hope that things might finally change.
Leaving an abusive relationship is rarely as simple as just walking away.
Fear, financial control, children, safety concerns, and the hope that things will get better can make leaving incredibly complicated. What may look like a choice from the outside can feel like an impossible decision when you’re living it.
This Domestic Violence Awareness Month, we want to remind you that you don’t know someone’s whole story just by looking at them. Instead of asking, “Why don’t they just leave?” ask, “What support do they need to feel safe?”
At Threshold Advocacy Group, we believe every person deserves to live without fear, coercion, or control. 💜
If you or someone you love is experiencing domestic violence, support is available. You do not have to navigate it alone, and you do not have to be ready to leave to deserve help.
Let’s replace judgment with compassion, and silence with support.
