MOUNT VERNON — Behind the smiles, adventures, and seemingly loving relationship shared on social media, there was more to Gabby Petito’s story.
Looking back, Gabby’s family recognized warning signs they did not understand at the time. That is why they keep talking about them now.
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and New Directions invites the community to come together to listen, learn, honor, and help “Change the Story.”
The evening features Petito’s mom and stepmom, who turned unimaginable loss into advocacy and action. They will share Gabby’s Untold Story and speak firsthand about their journey, warning signs they may have missed, what they have learned since Gabby’s death, and how those lessons are fueling their work to prevent domestic violence and support survivors.
They will join a local community panel exploring how domestic violence impacts individuals and families here in the community, what the community has learned, and the role each one plays in recognizing warning signs, supporting survivors, and preventing violence.
The evening will conclude by centering the voice of a local survivor, who will share how the support of the community became part of her healing journey.
Together, the community will remember those whose lives were taken by domestic violence, honor survivors near and far, and acknowledge those who may still be experiencing violence today.
Every story matters. Every voice can create change. And everyone can help shape what comes next.
To register visit https://go.levitate.ai/?s=7d3cuDRD5u&source=event.