The New Mexico Coalition Against Domestic Violence

06/12/2026

Stop letting them define your worth.

Domestic violence, emotional abuse, and coercive control often leave survivors questioning their value, their voice, and even their identity. When someone repeatedly tells you that you are not enough, it can become easy to believe the lie.

But your worth has never belonged to another person to define.

You are not defined by the harm you endured, the words spoken against you, the mistakes you’ve made, or the circumstances you’ve survived. Your value is inherent. It has always been there—before the relationship, during the struggle, and after the healing begins.

To every survivor who is rebuilding, rediscovering themselves, or simply trying to make it through today: you are worthy of safety, respect, love, and dignity. You do not have to earn your humanity. You do not have to prove your worth.

You have always been enough.

Today, may you choose to see yourself through a lens of compassion rather than criticism, strength rather than shame, and hope rather than fear.

06/10/2026

06/10/2026

Domestic violence can impact every part of a person’s life—emotionally, physically, financially, spiritually, and mentally. The healing journey is often filled with fear, uncertainty, grief, courage, resilience, and hope all at once. That’s why words matter. Compassion matters. Community matters.

To every survivor reading this:
Your feelings are valid.
You are not to blame for the harm done to you.
You deserve safety, peace, respect, and love without fear.
You are stronger than the abuse you endured, even on the days when you don’t feel strong at all.

Healing is not linear. Some days may feel empowering, while others may feel overwhelming. Both can exist at the same time. Setting boundaries is your right. Rest is your right. Saying “no” is your right. Choosing yourself is your right.

No one should ever have to navigate abuse alone. Reaching out for support can feel frightening, but there are people and communities ready to listen, believe, and stand beside survivors without judgment.

Your story matters.
Your voice matters.
Your life matters.

May this be a reminder that healing is possible, hope is real, and survivors deserve a future rooted in safety, dignity, and peace.

06/08/2026

Silence allows violence to continue in the shadows. It isolates survivors, fuels fear, and keeps too many people from reaching the support they deserve. But every time someone speaks out, believes a survivor, offers support, or chooses compassion over judgment, we take another step toward ending the cycle of abuse.

At NMCADV, we know that healing begins when survivors are met with safety, dignity, and community. Across New Mexico, advocates work every single day to provide crisis support, shelter, legal advocacy, counseling, prevention education, and hope for individuals and families impacted by domestic violence. This work is life-changing — and lifesaving.

Domestic violence does not discriminate. It impacts people of every age, culture, gender, and community. Behind every statistic is a human being trying to survive, rebuild, and find peace again. Survivors deserve to be heard without blame, supported without conditions, and empowered without fear.

Breaking the silence means having difficult conversations. It means teaching future generations about healthy relationships, accountability, and respect. It means standing beside survivors even when it is uncomfortable. And it means recognizing that ending violence is not the responsibility of survivors alone — it is a collective responsibility.

Together, we rise by creating communities rooted in compassion, justice, and healing. Together, we rise by believing survivors. Together, we rise by refusing to look away.

06/05/2026

Sometimes the hardest thing to do is trust ourselves especially after experiencing fear, uncertainty, or harm. Healing begins when we remember that our voice matters, our instincts are valid, and we deserve safety, peace, and joy.

At NMCADV, we stand with every survivor learning to reclaim their power one choice, one boundary, and one step at a time.

You are allowed to choose yourself.
You are allowed to choose healing.
You are allowed to choose a future that feels safe and whole.

06/03/2026

Today, we are filled with pride as our unstoppable leaders — Charlotte Gonzalez, Bonnie Escobar, MaryEllen Garcia , and Joella Montoya— met with Melanie Stansbury in Washington, D.C. to advocate for survivors across New Mexico.

Their voices carry the strength, resilience, and urgency of the communities we serve every single day. We are deeply grateful for their leadership, courage, and unwavering commitment to ensuring survivors are seen, heard, and supported.

New Mexico survivors deserve safety, dignity, and resources — and these incredible women continue to fight tirelessly to make that vision a reality.

06/03/2026

Some truths change the way we see the world forever.

For many survivors, healing begins the moment they recognize the patterns, the control, the manipulation, and the silence they were taught to carry. Once you see abuse clearly, you cannot unsee it. Once you reclaim your voice, there is no going back.

At NMCADV, we believe awareness is powerful. Education is powerful. Survivors are powerful.

Putting on the “violet glasses” means choosing truth, safety, accountability, and healing — for ourselves, our communities, and future generations.

If you or someone you love needs support, know that you are not alone.

06/02/2026

Violence Against Women Act ( ) funding streams support comprehensive, specialized services to sexual assault and domestic violence programs.

Congress must fully fund VAWA programs, not consolidate grant functions.

Learn more about VAWA: https://buff.ly/Kbh23z4

NNEDV and the National Alliance to End Sexual Violence are welcoming 200+ advocates to Washington, DC, this week for . Follow along as we share this year's congressional asks to support survivors, advocates, and programs!

[Image description: Over a purple and teal ombré background, orange and white text reads: “Advocacy Days 2026. Congress must: Fully fund Violence Against Women Act programs at $1.16 billion, without consolidating grant functions.” White NAESV and NNEDV logos are at the top; a white silhouette of the U.S. Capitol is at the bottom.]

06/02/2026

Love is love. Every person deserves to live with dignity, safety, respect, and the freedom to be fully themselves.

This Pride Month, NMCADV stands in solidarity with LGBTQ+ survivors, advocates, families, and communities across New Mexico. We honor the courage it takes to live authentically in a world that too often responds with discrimination, violence, or silence.

Domestic violence impacts people of every gender identity and sexual orientation, yet LGBTQ+ survivors continue to face unique barriers when seeking safety and support. We believe every survivor deserves to be seen, believed, affirmed, and protected.

Pride is more than celebration — it is resilience, visibility, community, and the ongoing fight for a future where everyone can love openly and live safely.

To our LGBTQ+ communities:
You are valued.
You are worthy of safety.
You are worthy of love.
You belong.

Happy Pride Month from NMCADV. 🏳️‍🌈✨

06/01/2026

Not silent.
Not invisible.
Not unprotected.
Not anymore.

For too long, survivors of domestic violence have been expected to carry their pain quietly. Too many have felt unseen, unheard, isolated, or forced to navigate impossible situations without enough support. But survivors are not invisible, and their lives, safety, and futures matter deeply.

Every day across New Mexico, advocates, shelters, crisis lines, prevention educators, counselors, and community members work tirelessly to create spaces of safety and healing. They answer late-night calls, help families rebuild after crisis, stand beside survivors in courtrooms and hospitals, provide emergency shelter, and remind people experiencing abuse that they are never alone.

Domestic violence is not just a private issue — it is a community issue that impacts families, children, workplaces, and entire communities. Ending violence requires all of us: believing survivors, investing in lifesaving services, creating accountability, and building communities rooted in compassion and dignity.

We see you. We believe you. And we will continue raising our voices until every survivor is safe, supported, and protected.