Christina Vega: Brave Woman
Founder of Love Shouldn’t Hurt, she inspired to other women
«At the age of 21 I met a man and thought he was amazing, he enjoyed all the things I enjoyed, he laughed at my jokes, he gave me attention, affection and a joy I thought would last forever. After a year of bliss the love turned dreadful and that amazing man hit me for the first time, he would go on to hit me for 6 years, even while I was pregnant.
«After enduring a significant pain for so many years, I finally was free and decided I would tell my story, but fear held me back. Then on August 17, 2018, a phone call that no one wants to ever receive happened, a friend was murdered by her husband.
«On that day, the feelings of wanting to make a change came and it was decided, I will do something, I will make a difference for all women and men living this life in silence and in October, 2018 we began putting together a documentary, depicting the lives of 3 brave women who came out of the dark to tell their stories».
This is the story of Christina M. Vega, the founder of Love Shouldn’t Hurt an organization of women and men who wish to spread awareness of Domestic abuse as well as provide information and supports to those who are still suffering from this horrible act of violence.
Today Christina is an empowered woman at the service of her peers. A wonderful team accompanies her in this endeavor. Her leadership mission has inspired other women. Hispanic Media, our publishing house, has recognized his work by awarding her the Powerful Latinas Awards 2020.
Important information you should know
This organization shares on its website www.loveshouldnothurt.com important terms that you should know. Read carefully:
Domestic violence is a pattern of controlling behaviors that one partner uses to get power over the other. Including: physical violence or threat of physical violence to get control, emotional or mental abuse and sexual abuse.
1/4 of women worldwide will experience domestic violence in their lifetime. Women between the ages of 20 to 24 are at greatest risk of becoming victims of domestic violence
On average, nearly 20 people per minute are physically abused by an intimate partner in the United States. During one year, this equates to more than 10 million women and men.
On a typical day, there are more than 20,000 phone calls placed to domestic violence hotlines nationwide.
GET HELP!
If you want to join their activities or need help, visit their website and fill out the forms. You can also follow their on Instagram, Facebook @loveshould_not_hurt or write to the email Christina@loveshouldnothurt.com
Members of their team go out to neighborhood schools to provide both males and females with helpful information and to speak on topics pertaining to Domestic Violence, Emotional abuse, mental abuse and all other forms of abuse.
Also, they provide group support sessions for both teens and families, as well as women and men. They provide Domestic Violence Coaching, Emergency services and Spread awareness through public speaking engagements.
Permanent activism
This organization uses multiple platforms and annual activities to spread its message to women in a state of defenselessness, as well as to help them face fear, report their perpetrator and offer them professional psychological help.
Every tuesday, Christina Vega is the host of interviews on Facebook Live and Youtube. She has interesting conversation with her guests. about feminism and the purpose of this organization.
Before the Covid 19 pandemic, they held several editions of the 5K run to benefit as well as presnecial events always in order to spread its message of support to victims of domestic violence.
Love Shouldn’t Hurt is an organization whose soul purpose is to provide the help that so many seek. If you need help, Christina Vega and her team are ready to assist you. Contact them.
By: Daniela Chirinos Arrieta
