A woman who survived a brutal attack by her boyfriend shared her story publicly in an effort to raise awareness about domestic violence and encourage other victims to seek help. The woman, who sustained serious injuries in the assault, spoke out about the warning signs she had missed and the cycle of abuse she experienced. Her message to other women in similar situations was clear: leave before it escalates, and know that help is available. The woman's story resonated with domestic violence survivors and advocacy organizations, who shared it widely as an example of the courage required to speak publicly about abuse. Domestic violence affects millions of people annually in the United States, with the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence estimating that an average of 20 people per minute are physically abused by an intimate partner. Experts emphasized that leaving an abusive relationship is often the most dangerous time for victims and urged those in danger to contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline for safety planning assistance.