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October was declared Domestic Violence Awareness Month by Congress in 1989 to spread awareness about the impact of domestic violence and provide support to survivors who experience it.

Life coach and survivor Nia Renée tells MadameNoire why leaving abuse isn’t simple—and how women can rebuild trust, peace, and self-worth.

Public Figures

Here are some fearless and courageous celebrities that have survived domestic violence.

On Oct. 1, the holistic lifestyle coach took to her Instagram page with jarring images of herself donning a blackeye, bloody teeth, and bruises across her arms. Douglas sustained the injuries during her "toxic" and violent relationship with her ex-fiancé in 2020.

We must continue to support our sisters/friends in any way we can and never stop.

Homicide is a leading cause of maternal mortality, and it is totally preventable.