Rise Above Abuse Now

10/22/2026

SELF-REFLECTION IS NOT SELF-BLAME. 💜

Healing invites us to look inward, not to punish ourselves for what we have experienced, but to understand ourselves more deeply.

It is about recognizing our patterns, learning from our experiences, strengthening our boundaries, and becoming more intentional about the relationships we allow into our lives.

We are not responsible for someone else's decision to mistreat us. But we can choose to grow in awareness, rediscover our worth, and make informed choices as we move forward.

The goal is not to blame the person we once were, but to empower the person we are becoming.

Because healing is not about living in regret. It is about moving forward with greater wisdom, stronger boundaries, and a deeper understanding of our worth.

💜 May we learn from our past without punishing ourselves for it, and may we move forward knowing that we deserve love rooted in respect, safety, and peace.

10/22/2026

✨ Let’s RISE Together! ✨
​Tickets are NOW ON SALE for the 3rd Annual Rise Together Survivors' Celebration & Empowerment Luncheon!
​This is more than an event; it's a profound day of healing, hope, and community as we honor the journey of survival and lift each other up. Together, we can break the silence and build safer communities.
​🎟️ Get your tickets today at: riseaboveabusenow.org
​🌟 Don't Miss Out on Special Early Bird Pricing:
​$35 for General Admission
​SPECIAL OFFER: 2 for $60 (Limited Time Only!)
​Support our mission and be a part of this inspiring celebration. Purchase your tickets and find more details on our website now!
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10/19/2026

What are you wearing to the Threads of Hope Fashion Show? 👗💜

Pull out that outfit you’ve been saving for the right occasion and join us for an afternoon of fashion, food, and purpose.

The Threads of Hope Fashion Show brings together True Justice and Onslow Victims Center for an afternoon supporting the work we both do in our community.

✨ Fashion showcase
🍽️ Heavy hors d’oeuvres
🛍️ Silent auction
💜 A great cause

📅 Saturday, November 14
⏰ 11:30 AM–1:30 PM
📍 213 West Wedding & Event Venue, Peletier
🎟️ $30 | Seating is limited

Get your tickets or learn about sponsorship opportunities here: https://tinyurl.com/ThreadsofHopeFashionShow

So… what are you wearing? 😉 And more importantly, who are you bringing?

10/19/2026

Your past may be part of your story, but it does not own your future.
To every survivor: You are more than what happened to you. Your voice still matters. Your dreams still matter. And your next chapter deserves the chance to be written with hope, dignity, and freedom.

10/14/2026

10/09/2026

BREAK THE SILENCE. END THE CYCLE. CHOOSE HOPE.

Behind every smile, there may be a story that the world has never heard. Behind closed doors, someone may be fighting a battle that no one knows about. Domestic violence does not always leave visible scars, but its impact can last long after the pain is hidden.

Today, I stand in solidarity with every survivor, every person still searching for the courage to speak, and every family working toward a future free from abuse. 💜

Let us remember that **no one deserves to be abused, controlled, threatened, or silenced.** Everyone deserves to feel safe, respected, valued, and loved.

As the founder of **Rise Above Abuse Now**, I believe that awareness is just the beginning. We must educate our communities, support survivors without judgment, teach our children about healthy relationships, and create safe spaces where people feel heard and believed.

💜 Speak up. Stand together. Support survivors. Be the change.

To every survivor: Your past does not define you. Your voice matters. Your story matters. And you deserve a future filled with peace, dignity, and hope.

Let us work together to break the silence and end domestic violence—not just this month, but every day of the year.

Rise Above Abuse Now
Educate. Empower. End Abuse.

💜 You are not alone. 💜

10/05/2026

10/01/2026

✨ BELIEVE. SUPPORT. EMPOWER. RISE. ✨
​Rise Above Abuse Now
Honoring survivors. Educating communities. Ending silence.
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09/24/2026

✨ WE SURVIVED. WE HEALED. WE ROSE. ✨
Mark your calendars! We are officially locking in the details for the 3rd Annual Rise Together: Survivors' Celebration & Empowerment Luncheon.
🗓️ Date: January 9th, 2027
⏰ Time: 12:00 P.M.
📍 Location: 607 New Bridge St, Jacksonville, North Carolina
One community. One message. Women, men, different stories, different journeys—we rise together! Come be part of an incredible space dedicated to empowering survivors, raising awareness, providing support, and building a community where healing, dignity, and hope create a future free from abuse.
You are not alone. You are not your past. You are your future! 💛

05/24/2026

The phoenix must burn to emerge. 🔥✨
​Out of the darkest moments comes a strength that cannot be shaken. To anyone who has survived human trafficking, domestic abuse, or sexual violence—we see your resilience. We honor your journey.
​True empowerment begins when we decide that our pain no longer holds the pen. At Rise Above Abuse Now, our mission is to provide the support, love, and community needed to turn survivors into history-makers.
​You have survived the storm. Now, it is your time to bloom. 🌸
​Always remember: You are the force that rose above it.
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