There are still far too many harmful myths floating around about domestic abuse.
That it only happens in a certain kind of household.
That “people like us” — with education, careers, status — are somehow immune.
That victims must have provoked it.
That it’s a private issue, best kept behind closed doors.

But let’s be honest — abuse doesn’t discriminate.
It happens in smart homes and social housing.
In high-powered offices and quiet suburban streets.
To people with degrees, reputations, responsibilities — and yes, even to those in leadership roles who seem to “have it all together.”

Domestic abuse is not about intelligence, class, confidence or status.
It’s about power and control.
And it hides in places we least expect — behind smiles, in respected families, under the radar of HR systems and workplace culture.

That’s why survivor stories matter so much.
Because they tear down the stereotypes.
They give us the real picture — lived, honest, and impossible to dismiss.

And that’s also why  training is critical.
Research shows that when people are trained properly, they begin to see domestic abuse in all its forms — not just the visible ones.
Not just bruises and police reports, but the emotional erosion, the financial control, the psychological manipulation.

Because not every victim walks in with broken bones —
Many carry broken confidence, stolen freedom, silenced voices.

We need to create environments where people feel safe to speak, to be believed, and to be supported — no matter what their role, their salary, or their background.

Abuse isn’t always visible.
It isn’t always loud.
But it’s always serious.

And we all have a part to play in understanding it — and helping to stop it.

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