VALENTINE’S DAY COMMITMENT PLEDGE

Whereas, one in three Americans have witnessed domestic violence, and

Whereas, anyone can be a victim of sexual assault regardless of age, sex, ethnicity, sexual orientation, economic status, or religion, and

Whereas, healthy relationships are formed through fairness, respect, trust, support, honesty, equality, shared responsibility, freedom by all involved, and

Whereas, all should have the right to be free of fear, to state his/her opinions and express their feelings, to decide whether or not to engage in sexual activity, to have privacy, to cultivate friendships of their choice, and to end a relationship, and

Whereas, abusers are not the evil looking people we sometimes imagine they are. They are everyday people just like me and live among us, and

Whereas, jealousy and possessiveness are not a sign of love, they are ways for someone to take power and control, and

Therefore, let is be that I do hereby resolve to take a stand to promote a bully-free and respectful friendships. I also call upon the world to create a safe environment for all. Love shouldn’t hurt.

This Valentine’s Day, I pledge to remember that
HANDS ARE MEANT FOR HELPING.
Enough Is Enough!