Senya Lee

October is ..

World Mental Health awareness month

World Menopause awareness month

Anti-bullying month

Pregnancy & Infant Loss awareness month

Sudden Infant Death Syndrome awareness month

ADHD awareness month

Down Syndrome awareness month

Disability awareness month

Domestic violence awareness month

Breast cancer awareness month

National women's small business month

Blindness awareness month

National fire prevention month

National non-GMO month

National Physical Therapy month

....

The list is long.

All of these are very IMPORTANT and are relevant to many. I know it is to me.

Whether I have experienced it myself or I have a friend, a colleague, or a family member who have experienced these challenges in their lives.

I feel it is important to acknowledge and create space to talk about them. So that no one has to go through it alone. Sometimes we don't need to say anything but to hold their hand, give a hug, simply be in their presence, make a meal for them, listen to their stories, and have an open heart.

Together, we can create a safe, compassionate, empathetic, loving and beautiful place to live. ✨

🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

This photo was taken for Domestic Violence awareness month in collaboration with Shante Saulsberry who is an advocate for providing housing for victims of domestic violence in Arizona.

@shante_saulsberry
@janiceswomenscenter
@janicevaincreboutique

📷Photo credit: @photografher1