BY. R.D.
An extra step for awareness:
Each year in late Fall, as the three leaves begin to change color in preparation for winter, I join in a 3K walk and a 5K run to raise awareness about domestic violence, and each year adds a new perspective to the problem.
This year, after seeing a group of gay couples walking the route hand in hand, smiling and nodding to a few of us to finish, I decided to take a step back and reflect on the state of this community, and how it has evolved from the shadows to now leaving their own footprints.

Local news reported several months earlier that murder and abuse were targeting members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) community. Regrettably, these incidents extend beyond affluent towns and cities.
It happens in poor and developing countries, and victims come from all races and cultures. However, especially for the poor, resources and protection seem to still be lacking. Protection seems to still be in the closet
Long-standing hostility has harmed many individuals, and some have lost their lives as a result. I write these blogs because some of the children helped by this charity are victims of these issues.
Furthermore, you do not need to identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, or be a victim of domestic violence to support these causes or anyone else in need of help, as silence can be just as harmful as the issues themselves.
I wondered, as winter approaches, fewer footprints will be seen on the trails, and the changing leaves will vanish as hibernation sets in until the next 70-degree day arrives; what will purple and rainbow colors look like after hibernation until it emerges for another awareness?
Putting domestic violence and (LGBTQ)discrimination under one umbrella isn’t a crazy idea. It is a way to recognize that people have similar feelings, attitudes, and problems, but that they are different. This helps people respect each other’s differences.
Besides that, it will aid policymakers in the development of legislation to protect victims, as well as interventions and public education for perpetrators of violence.
Furthermore, the LGBTQ+ community’s problems are often linked to a history of homophobia and a patriarchal system that is struggling to change.
The ruff tides and the hidden footprints
Although fear, anxiety, and the unknown from some people with irrational thoughts are woven into biblical ideology and other views, the plight of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer ( LBGTQ +) community has come a long way as society has evolved, more work remains to be done.

Despite the advances made in encouraging equal treatment for all individuals, victims, particularly those on tropical islands where 70 degrees is considered a cool day, remain in the shadows.
More purple races and trail walks are needed along many beautiful shores; especially in several poor and developing countries that adresses these issues, and provide a safe space.
These community events, taking time out of a busy schedule, whether you are a law enforcement officer, teacher, counselor, or an advocate, parent, or a concerned citizen, it is designed not only to assist victims in escaping abusive relationships, it also raises awareness and generates more resources to support change in the ongoing waves of abuse and hostility that are frequently noted in the shadows.
It’s often closer than you think, an ideology that extends beyond the sand and villages
Far too frequently, many of us will enjoy the villas, but just outside these walls, liberated vacation with lush greenery, breathtaking sunsets, and blue water, victims are routinely teased, bullied, and even murdered based on ignorance, there are numerous people crying for help.

Do not cancel your vacation. I am not saying that you should. Occasionally it is not your problem, but these frightening and terrifying attitudes extend beyond external scars. They can happen inside as well.
There is a high likelihood that those who have been abused or assaulted because of their gender, sexual orientation, or other bias, especially many young people who seek help. As some studies have shown, they are more likely to be revisited. Without adequate support, they may become victims of exploitation, trafficking, or sexual crimes.
These blogs are once more a part of our effort to raise awareness and transform some of these communities.The authorities are critical to the survival of these victims: It is common and problematic to avoid helping because of a lack of physical scars.
The role of emergency services should not end when the call is answered and the first responders leave. Furthermore, victims should not be put at greater risk as a result of reporting crime.
Many communities face challenges not only due to a lack of resources but also because of cultural and mental issues. Many youths and adults experience fear of violence and ongoing discrimination, which prevents them from achieving a positive quality of life.
I have encountered several individuals with talent, but the absence of protection in many workplaces contributes to increased division, violence, and further isolation.
This violence, like all violence, has a psychological and economic impact, especially when children are involved. Such traumatic experiences can have serious long-term consequences.
“All people deserve to live with dignity and respect, free from fear and violence regardless of their gender and sexual orientation” – an excerpt from a proclamation by President Obama on May 29, 2015, at an LGBT pride event.
Domestic violence can occur in heterosexual or same-sex relationships in any setting. In this epidemic, victims are abused while being forced to remain silent. The economic, social, and moral ramifications are still being felt.
There are numerous definitions of domestic violence and homophobia; I will not compel you to read another.
If it feels wrong, it is wrong!
Masculinity and femininity are narrowly defined in many of these communities in a way that discourages objectivity in the rule of law, which frequently minimizes basic rights and renders individuals, particularly many poor victims, powerless.
On paper, finding courage is much easier.
Because of limited resources in rural areas and poor communities, many victims remain unprotected even after court decisions, and death occurs on occasion. Harassment in these male-dominated court systems may result in less severe penalties for offenders.
Like xenophobia that persists in many communities, socioeconomic status, race, and cultural identifiers do not prevent violence. The mistaken belief is that because many people look the same and may be related to one slave ship, acceptance will be easier.

Unfortunately, many of these poor and developing regions have a class system. Many of these victims, like a hidden current, do not have the socioeconomic reach to sand in some areas for a firm grip.
According to numerous reports, victims are frequently intimidated into coming forward. It only confirms the victim’s fear of the moral ramifications, as no one is immune to violence.
A poor gay person abused in any African country, or an individual who lives under a bridge in the Caribbean, or on the street in a major city like San Diego, California, is just as important as Rihanna’s publishing scars from domestic abuse. Violence harms everyone, everywhere.
The power and control cycle
Despite their achievements, such as women’s upward mobility, some still believe that women belong in the kitchen, where they should be pregnant, homosexuality is a sin and morally wrong and should be kept in the backroom, which is why I made the point that there are some who may use both physical and economic abuse to isolate this group.
Many in power, whether intentionally or unintentionally, preach from the pulpit that God is love while dictating who should be loved and what society’s moral code is, which has exacerbated the problem.

She now lives in an abusive relationship and never discusses it because of fear, shame, and more abuse. She found support in a local church, but it is kept hidden because of the impact it has on the family.
Aunt Suzie up the road may be able to provide temporary shelter, but she, too, despises gays and lesbians due to her church and family beliefs. Furthermore, the ones have been disowned by their church family because of who they love.
What distinguishes this behavior by many in leadership to take on these issues from 16th-century colonial laws that enabled the exclusion of a specific group of people that gave rise to imperialism?
The lack of intervention, silence, isolation, and awareness only serves to increase the number of victims.
The ever-changing data!
Members of the LGBTQ community are also victims of violence and discrimination.
Violence against LGBTQ+ people has increased in Asia, Africa, Europe, the Caribbean, and North and South America, according to the United Nations and the World Health Organization.

There are hundreds of reports available, as well as the percentage of people abused and killed each year based on rage, class, and gender. I didn’t want to board you today because the situation is shifting by the minute.
Domestic violence, on the other hand, accounted for approximately 19% of the total burden of healthcare for women aged 15-44, according to a leading international journal.
There have been several reports of an increase in murders within the LGBT+ community since 2010. Youth and young adults between the ages of 18 and 30 were 2.41 times more likely to be victims of physical violence.
Regrettably, these figures will change before you finish this opinion. However, I did not set out to compare numbers precisely.

I simply wanted to bring attention to these issues, which are frequently overlooked in order to save face in many local communities.
Only you know what happens next.
Today’s violence on your shores is the result of decades of unresolved social issues, in which even the offender has been a victim and there are limited resources for treatment and accountability.

These issues cannot be used for political gain when multiple reports show that the region still lacks policies to protect victims in general.
Purple, or the colors associated with members of the LGBT+ community, might discover a home in these vulnerable spaces when society discusses making strong commitments and supporting organizations that assist victims in reclaiming their dignity, advocating for reform, and educating others.
We hope to see you at the next walk or run, or even standing behind a banner for safety for those still struggling to survive, as well as the community’s soul.

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