I‘ve made it my ongoing--and fervent--mission to continue to shine a bright light on a certain demoralizing, insidious and horrific cycle of behavior that continues to be a growing concern within the LGBTQ Community. This is Part Seven of an ongoing series that will address this potentially life-threatening cycle of abuse. As you’re aware, October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. And, Intimate Partner Violence and Abuse (IPV/A) is an [...]
It’s official! It’s purple month. Now, you may ask: “’ Purple month’? What the heck are ya talkin’ about?” Well, let me to explain. You see, we wear purple—actually, a purple ribbon—as a symbol used to honor victims and survivors of domestic and sexual violence/abuse, which is generally referred to as Intimate Partner Violence and Abuse (IPV/A) in the LGBTQ community. And, [...]
In my continuing recognition of October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month, I’m presenting my Huffington Post article on how this special observance came to be. It’s a fascinating and moving unfolding and evolution of events. Visit: www.huffingtonpost.com/wyatt- obrian-evans/its-purple-month_ b_4054859.html
