So, what's the point of this campaign? It's time we talk about why domestic violence and sexual assault still exist so commonly in all of our lives to people we know and love. It's time we face this problem with both eyes open. It's time we make this problem everyone's problem. Domestic violence and sexual assault aren't some mythical demons; they are real issues that hurt, and sometimes kill, people we love.
NO MORE silence.
NO MORE that doesn't happen here.
NO MORE she's too smart to let that happen to her.
NO MORE she was drunk so it was her fault.
NO MORE why doesn't she just leave?
NO MORE he said he was sorry.
NO MORE she was asking for it.
NO MORE it's just a woman's problem.
NO MORE we'll talk about it later.
NO MORE it doesn't affect me.
NO MORE it was her fault.
NO MORE it's none of my business.
NO MORE she was flirting with him.
NO MORE he didn't mean it.
NO MORE boys will be boys.
NO MORE she should have been more careful.
NO MORE but she doesn't have any bruises.
NO MORE why didn't she report it?
NO MORE she should have fought him off.
NO MORE she was wearing a short skirt.
NO MORE he's going to change.
NO MORE it doesn't happen to boys or men.
NO MORE it was just the alcohol/drugs.
NO MORE she should have known better.
NO MORE there's nothing I can do about it.
NO MORE someone else will help.
NO MORE denial.
NO MORE ignoring it.
NO MORE excuses.
For the purposes of consistency, these statements are referring to mostly women as the victims. Please note, however, that I am not ignoring the fact that both men and women are victims of both domestic violence and sexual assault. Male victims and survivors deserve acknowledgement just as much! Like I said, this is EVERYONE'S issue.
Why do YOU say no more?
Do your part and stop the hurt.
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