In this episode of 1 in 3, host Ingrid kicks off Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM) with a clear, practical roadmap for how each of us can show up—visibly, safely, and meaningfully. When the calendar flips to October, the air changes: it’s time to bring domestic violence awareness out of the shadows and into our shared care.

We unpack the message behind this year’s theme, “Everyone Knows Someone,” a reminder that abuse is closer than most realize—touching families, workplaces, schools, and faith communities. Then we lean into “With Survivors Always (con sobrevivientes siempre),” a love letter and a call to action asking us to stand with survivors through safety, support, and solidarity.

You’ll hear a short, powerful poem that honors hard choices, small victories, and brave voices, and we trace DVAM’s roots from the 1981 Day of Unity to today’s nationwide movement. Mark your calendar: the National Day of Unity falls on October 6, and Purple Thursday returns on October 16—your chance to wear purple, post a photo, and amplify #DVAM.

You’ll also hear about 1 in 3's  merch, featuring the purple ribbon and the message “you are not alone,” perfect for Purple Thursday and beyond. Whether you’re a survivor, an ally, or a community leader, this episode is your guide to turning domestic violence awareness into daily action and connection.

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Merch link:  https://1-in-3-podcast-merch.printify.me/

Sources: 

https://helpendabuseforlife.org/october-is-domestic-violence-awareness-month2015/#:~:text=Picture%20Courtesy%20John%20T.%20Soden.%20Each%20year%2C,work%20to%20end%20violence%20in%20our%20communities.

https://www.dvawareness.org/WithSurvivors

https://givefordv.nnedv.org/info/givefordv-social-media-english

https://allagainstabuse.org/why-purple/

https://www.facebook.com/NNEDV/photos/save-the-date-for-purplethursday-october-16-2025-each-year-on-the-third-thursday/1256319339873945/

1 in 3 is intended for mature audiences. Episodes contain explicit content and may be triggering to some.

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If you are in the United States and need help right now, call the national domestic violence hotline at 800-799-7233 or text the word “start” to 88788.

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Cover art by Laura Swift Dahlke
Music by Tim Crowe