Broken Canvas

Sexual abuse is more common than many realize and often underreported. In the United States, over 1 in 3 women and 1 in 4 men experience some form of sexual violence in their lifetime, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Many cases are never reported, meaning the real numbers are even higher.

This is why language matters. Jokes, comments, or behaviors, even when unintentional, that make someone uncomfortable are not harmless. They normalize and trivialize sexual assault, and that is unacceptable so, let us be mindful of how we speak and treat one another.

Being able to survive abuse doesn’t mean it was ever okay.
Your voice matters. Speak up for yourself, your friends, and your loved ones, especially those who cannot defend themselves.

If you or someone you know needs support, help is available:
📞 RAINN National Sexual Assault Hotline: 800-656-HOPE
💻 online.rainn.org (24/7 confidential support)

Silence protects harm. Speaking up creates change. 🫂🫶🏽✨

Too often, survivors of sexual abuse are made to feel like silence is safer. But silence only protects the harm, not you.

Do not return to environments that broke you.
Do not allow the pain of abuse to silence you or restrict your future growth.

Your voice is power. Your story is valid. Your healing matters.

Sometimes, stepping into your full potential requires choosing a different path and making away forward.

One that prioritizes your peace, your safety, and your truth.

At Broken Canvas, we stand for awareness, advocacy, and healing. If you see something, say something, and If you’ve been through something, know that you are allowed to rise beyond it.

Between May 2023 – April 2024 about 1.4 million people experienced sexual offenses in Nigeria.

Looking at the statistics; do you think more education and awareness programs could reduce sexual violence?

we believe awareness is the first step toward healing and change.

From our local communities to global conversations, Broken Canvas is committed to using creativity and compassion to shine light on issues that impact overall public health concerns. Every story shared, and every life touched brings us one step closer to a more informed and empowered society.

Knowledge creates change and together we can turn awareness into action. 🫶🏽🌍🎨

🚨This month we remind our communities of something very important 🧑‍🏫

🗣️Speaking up protects you and others!

🙇🏾Silence allows harm to continue. Courage interrupts it.

If you see something that doesn’t feel right, say something.
If someone trusts you enough to share their story, believe them.

📌Consent must always be clear, willing, and respected.

❌Coercion is NOT consent
❌ Pressure is NOT consent
❌ Manipulation is NOT consent
❌ “No” does NOT mean keep asking

Respecting boundaries is not optional — it is essential for safety and dignity.

At Broken Canvas, we encourage everyone to treat survivors with empathy, patience, and integrity. Survivors deserve support, not judgment. Healing begins when communities listen, protect, and stand together. 🫶🏽🌎✨

If you or someone you know needs help, professional support is available.

🇺🇸 United States Resources

• RAINN National Sexual Assault Hotline
📞 800-656-HOPE (4673)
💻 www.rainn.org (24/7 confidential chat)

• National Sexual Violence Resource Center
💻 www.nsvrc.org

🇳🇬 Nigeria Resources

• Mirabel Centre
💻 www.mirabelcentre.org

• Women at Risk International Foundation
💻 www.warifng.org

🚨 Steps if sexual assault or abuse occurs

1️⃣ Ensure immediate safety
2️⃣ Seek medical care as soon as possible
3️⃣ Contact a trusted adult, advocate, or support center
4️⃣ Preserve evidence if possible
5️⃣ Report to local authorities or a sexual assault response center
6️⃣ Seek professional counseling and support

You are not alone. Help exists. Support exists. Healing is possible.🫂

📍Please help us spread awareness by sharing and reposting this post. Someone in your network may need this information.

Together we can create communities where people feel safe to speak, safe to be heard, and safe to heal.🫶🏽🎨✨






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