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Keira Knightley Called ‘Cut’ On This Scene. Watch, As It’s A Scene Millions Of Women Recognize.

Behind closed doors, this is probably happening to someone I know in my life … and that truly horrifies me. If this makes you react with “Oh my god,” then I’m right there with you. This is a PSA, but it is based of the experiences of millions of women. TRIGGER WARNING: powerful PSA contains…

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Here are the facts:

  • 1 in 4 women has experienced domestic violence in her lifetime.
  • Nearly 3 out of 4 Americans personally know someone who is or has been a victim of domestic violence.
  • On average, more than three women and one man are murdered by their intimate partners in this country every day.

In the U.S., you can learn more and donate to RAINN and like them on Facebook. In the U.K., you can learn more and donate to Women’s Aid and like them on Facebook.

In the U.S., you can call the RAINN National sexual assault hotline: 1.800.656.4673

Lastly, if you want to help bring more awareness to this, you could share this. It’s your call, though.

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