Chin Up, Girl

10/21/2026

Our Walk It Out auction goes live tomorrow at 9 AM! 💜

Every bid helps keep Chin Up, Girl’s skincare, beauty services, and programming free for women in recovery, reentry, and survivors of harm.

Up for bid:

Leather concealed carry bag from Cakes Conceal & Carry

$150 Eclipse Holsters credit
Two meal bundles: 6 Chick-fil-A meal cards + a $25 Buffalo Wild Wings gift card
Handmade purple crochet throw by Mallory Lemmers

Want to do more than bid? We’re always looking for volunteers and supporters who believe every woman deserves dignity and a fresh start. Share this post, reach out to volunteer, or give directly.

Bidding opens tomorrow at 9 AM and closes October 31st at 9pm.

Register here: https://givebutter.com/c/walkitout/auction

Huge thanks to Cakes Concealed Carry ™ Eclipse Holsters Chick-fil-A, Buffalo Wild Wings, and Mallory Lemmers for making this possible.

10/20/2026

This one is for the woman no one would ever suspect.

The one with the nice house, the good job, the kids in all the right activities. The one who shows up to church, to work, to every event, smiling. The one who tells herself:

“He’s never hit me, so it’s not abuse.”
“My family is going to judge me.”
“It doesn’t happen that often.”
“I fight back too, so it’s not really abuse.”
“He’s stressed. He’ll change.”
“What would people think?”
“I’d lose everything.”

Abuse doesn’t have to happen every day to be abuse, either. And if you’ve ever fought back, that doesn’t make it your fault or make it “mutual.” Defending yourself in a moment of fear is not the same as being the one in control.

You are not weak for staying this long. You are not foolish for loving him. And the shame you’re carrying is not yours to hold. It belongs to the person causing the harm.

We know the fear of losing the house, the lifestyle, the image, the community that thinks your life is perfect. But no home, title or reputation is worth more than your peace, your safety and your sense of who you are. The life you’d be protecting is costing you yourself.

You don’t have to have it all figured out today. You don’t have to decide anything today. You just have to tell one person.

Talk to someone you trust. Call or text an advocate who can help you think it through and make a plan that keeps you safe. It’s free and confidential, and no one will judge you.

📍 RUTHERFORD COUNTY
Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Center (Murfreesboro)
Domestic Violence Hotline: 615-896-2012
Sexual Assault Hotline: 615-494-9262

📍 TENNESSEE
Statewide Domestic Violence Hotline (24/7): 1-800-356-6767
Tennessee Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-866-811-7473

📍 NATIONAL
National Domestic Violence Hotline (24/7): 1-800-799-7233
Text START to 88788 or chat at thehotline.org

If you are in immediate danger, call 911.

You deserve a life where you don’t have to pretend. 💜

If you’re not ready to reach out yet, save this post for when you are. And if this made you think of someone, share it instead of tagging her. She may be reading.

10/20/2026

Safety looks different in 2026. 💜

For many survivors, the danger doesn’t stop at the front door. It can follow them through their phones, laptops and accounts: tracked locations, hacked passwords, someone watching what they do online.

That’s why our Digital Safety Project is still going strong all October long. Through our partnership with TechSoup and Norton, Chin Up, Girl is giving survivors of domestic violence FREE one-year Norton 360 Deluxe licenses to help protect their devices, passwords and privacy.

✔️ Free for survivors
✔️ Advocates can request on someone’s behalf
✔️ Sent directly and privately to the person who needs it

Request a Digital Safety Kit at 31daysofpurple.org.

If you think someone may be monitoring your phone or computer, please request from a safe device, like a trusted friend’s phone or a library computer.

If you or someone you know needs help, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 or text START to 88788.

Share this post. You never know who needs it. 💜

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10/19/2026

These pictures say it all. 💜

Murfreesboro’s first Walk It Out for Domestic Violence brought us together to remember, to honor and to heal. Thank you to every single person who walked, volunteered, sponsored, shared, liked and showed up for survivors. You made history with us.

A special thank you to:

☕ Our friends at Dunkin Donuts on Rutherford Blvd in Murfreesboro and Donut Country for keeping our volunteers warm and fed through a cold early morning setup

💐 Murfreesboro Flower Shop for donating 200 purple carnations, so every walker who crossed the finish line received one, and for the bouquets we gave to those honoring a loved one lost to domestic violence

A HUGE thank you to Blackman High School cheer team for coming out and cheering us on with great energy.

We’ll see you next year. Walk It Out returns October 16, 2027. 💜

10/16/2026

One more sleep until Walk It Out!! 💜

Today’s vendor spotlight is the part a lot of you have been asking about: THE FOOD 🍔🔥

TN Craft Butcher TN Craft Butcher
Murfreesboro’s own butcher shop smokes their meats in-house, seasons them with their own rubs and sources prime cuts from Doddy Creek Farms. They started as a food truck in 2023 and grew into their brick and mortar on Franklin Rd because people kept coming back. Their burgers, cheesesteaks, hot chicken and white chili are crowd favorites, and once you smell that smoker going, you’ll understand why.

Mid-TN Sizzling Grill
[Signature dish] fresh off the grill, made to order and worth every bit of the wait. If the photos don’t convince you, the smell drifting across Gateway Island on Saturday will.

You’ll find both trucks at #5 on the event map, just steps from the walking trail, from 10 AM to 2 PM. Walk your loops, then reward yourself.

📍 Gateway Island, 1875 W College St, Murfreesboro
🕣 Check-in starts at 8:30 AM
🔗 Event details, map and registration: 31daysofpurple.org

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10/15/2026

VENDOR SPOTLIGHT: Jamn’ Coffee Co. ☕

Early risers, this one’s for you!

Walk It Out check-in opens at 8:30 AM, and we know some of you will need a little something to get those feet moving. Good news: Jamn Coffee Co is bringing the coffee! ☕💜

Grab a cup as you check in, sip it through the opening program, and get warmed up and ready to walk. Whether you like it hot, iced, sweet or strong, they’ve got you covered.

Walk It Out is just TWO days away, so set your alarm, grab your purple and come get your caffeine fix with us!

Walk It Out for Domestic Violence
Saturday, October 17
Gateway Island, 1875 W College St, Murfreesboro
Check-in opens at 8:30 AM

Registration is FREE! Sign up today at 31daysofpurple.org

10/14/2026

VENDOR SPOTLIGHT: She Love’s Bling 2 💎

Meet Gerrhonda Floyd, owner of She Loves Bling 2! Gerrhonda is a Paparazzi Accessories consultant, and her table is going to be full of the cutest jewelry and accessories you’ve ever seen.

Necklaces, earrings, bracelets, rings and more, with something for every style and every budget. And since we’re all wearing purple, this is your chance to find the perfect piece to match. 💜

Swipe through to see a few of her favorites, then make sure you stop by her table this Saturday. Treat yourself, or pick up a little something for the friend who’s walking by your side.

Walk It Out for Domestic Violence
Saturday, October 17
Gateway Island, 1875 W College St, Murfreesboro

Registration is FREE! Sign up today at 31daysofpurple.org

10/13/2026

VENDOR SPOTLIGHT: W.A.N.T. 4 Defense 💜

Meet Natalie, owner of W.A.N.T. 4 Defense! She creates personal safety keychains and wristlets that are as cute as they are practical, and she’s bringing them to Walk It Out this Saturday.

At a walk dedicated to survivors, we couldn’t think of a better fit. Feeling safe and prepared is a big part of feeling confident, and Natalie makes it easy (and stylish) to keep safety right at your fingertips.

Stop by her table to build your own:
🔑 Personal safety alarms and whistles
🔑 Seatbelt cutters and window breakers
🔑 Pepper spray and more personal safety tools
🔑 Beaded, leather and character wristlets to put it all together

Pieces start at just $2, so you can build a set that fits your style and your life. They also make a thoughtful gift for a daughter, sister or friend heading off to college or out on her own.

Walk It Out for Domestic Violence
Saturday, October 17
Gateway Island, 1875 W College St, Murfreesboro

Registration is FREE! Sign up today at 31daysofpurple.org

10/12/2026

10/12/2026

Vendor Spotlight: Moments and Purpose 💗

Meet Moments and Purpose , the heart behind Moments and Purpose! If you caught her booth at Dance It Out, you already know. Custom journals, tumblers, bags, cards, and so many little pieces that make you smile the second you see them.

Her tagline is “Create Smiles and Memories,” and honestly? That’s exactly what her table does.

We’re so excited to have her with us at Walk It Out this Saturday, October 17 at Gateway Island. Come say hey, grab something sweet for yourself or someone you love, and support a small business that shows up for community. 💜

Registration is free! Everything you need is at 31daysofpurple.org

Tag a friend who needs a new journal 👇🏾