Latisha Simmons with the Save our Sisters, or SOS, Queendom hosts a walk event for Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Photo submitted
Participants wore purple in honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, held signs and wore pictures of domestic violence victims while walking through Goodwater. Photo submitted
Guests had the opportunity to hand purple ribbons on the honor tree for someone they knew who has been affected by domestic violence. Photo submitted
The honor tree with purple ribbons in honor and memory of domestic violence victims. Photo submitted
By Christa Jennings
Senior Staff Writer
The “SOS” Save our Sisters Queendom, a 501c3 nonprofit organization based in Goodwater, held a walk through Goodwater on Sunday for Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
SOS hosted “Walk a Mile in her Shoes” Sunday afternoon, starting in the parking lot of the Victory Family Worship Center.
Participants were encouraged to wear purple for domestic violence awareness, and they had the opportunity to hang a purple ribbon on the honor tree for someone they know that has been affected by domestic violence.
Additionally, participants received information on domestic violence and were given light refreshments and water. They were also asked to bring a toiletry item to be donated to the SafeHouse of Shelby County, which also serves Coosa County.
The group conducted an awareness walk through town, with some holding signs and others wearing pictures of domestic violence victims who are “no longer here to walk for themselves.”
Two young men were with the group, so they also took the opportunity to discuss healthy versus non-healthy teen dating. A primary theme for the event was “No Excuse for Abuse,” as well as the Domestic Violence Awareness Month themes of “Break the Silence” and “End the Violence.”
“I would like to give a big thank you to those who came out to support the Domestic Violence Awareness walk,” said Latisha Simmons with SOS Queendom. “We had some great conversation and got great information and shared stories of domestic violence, as well as survivor stories. The best way to fight this silent epidemic is to talk about it!”
For more information on the SOS Queendom and any upcoming events, call 256-299-5382, email SOSQueendom@gmail.com, or check the organization’s Facebook page.
