#Support looks different for everyone. It can include things like acknowledging the realities of their situation, helping them create a safety plan, or being a source of support – even if they choose to stay with their partner.

Grateful: The Shine Project just received another donation of $500. To read more about how you can support domestic violence resources Los Angeles LGBT Center & SHINE please visit this link: lalgbtcenter.org/shine SHINE CCS #TheShineProject LGBT Detroit

“Conceal to reveal. We face numerous battles that we never thought we would see an end to, but those moments created scars that reveal the beauty of self & narrative—allowing you to SHINE through what had been some of your darkest times. Rock the scars that made you.”-Toya Golden

Shine Bright!

“My scars are a part of me but they are seen as beauty now. I feel like a lot of people are afraid of telling their story because they think people will judge them.”— Toya Golden. #TheSHINEProject sheds light on the issue of domestic violence in LGBTQ relationships.

New Portrait “I was shown the door of freedom, slightly open but so hard to walk through.I saw I was not alone.I saw my experience, however painful, can be my greatest asset to help someoneelse and myself in the process..”-Ron Pickering Los Angeles LGBT Center CCS Kate Lees

When we're with a partner we care about, identifying abuse can difficult.

New Portrait Monday :: instagram.com/toshinethrough/ Erica’s journey is powerful and inspiring. She shines beyond the violence in her past to become the beautiful Phoenix you see here. Beautifully featured by Joshua Spaman. #theshineproject Los Angeles LGBT Center lalgbtcenter.org/shine

New Portrait Monday:: Photographer :Tara Twal “After heavy losses & trauma, I made a goal for myself to focus on resilience. Resilience that hides away, as if hibernation could exist for a word that describes strength in the bright light of hurt. So, I had to wake it up.”-Sarena

#TheShineProject with Los Angeles LGBT Center supports @LGBTQ_DVAF Watch this message, learn how Shine is raising funds for DV recovery programs w portraits of men & women who’ve emerged from violence in domestic relationships:LALGBTCENTER.org/shine Portraits: instagram.com/toshinethrough

New portraits today SHINE is a series of portraits of LGBTQ men&women who have emerged from domestic violence. Proceeds benefit Los Angeles LGBT Center DV recovery programs. Today, SuperTalent Diana Jade shows the light & strength she & her sister shine from within.CCS

New portrait today at The Shine Project instagram.com/toshinethrough PHOTO :: THALIA ESPARZA “Finding your true potential is revealed when there is light from within shining and you realize that shadows dissipate when you shine the brightest.“-Thalia CCS Los Angeles LGBT Center

On the last day of #Pride, an issue we don’t often discuss in the LGBTQ community: domestic violence. Healing can be a life’s long journey after the abuse is over. SHINE is a portrait project that showcases survivors’ strength. My KCRW latest: kcrw.com/news/shows/kcr…

NEW PORTRAIT TODAY SHINE instagram.com/toshinethrough/ Today’s portrait is of Clark. With a self-portrait, Clark focusses on the full journey of transition over the speed bumps of violence Please take a moment to read Clark’s powerful story: CCS Los Angeles LGBT Center

Highlights from my interview with Ben Ben Zook where we discuss domestic violence in LGBT with #TheShineProject Gallery lnkd.in/df6P3qu Website at The LGBT Center lalgbtcenter.org/shine Thank you Ben. Subscribe to his channel lnkd.in/gwurYWQ

NEW PORTRAIT TODAY lnkd.in/gCP4vyx @MrCHarding His colorful, light emerges from strength gained in darkmoments.Charlie’s story touches people who’ve been afraid totell theirs forfear of not being believed;that a large, muscular mancouldn’t be hit by a smaller,weaker one

Today’s portrait is of Levi. instagram.com/toshinethrough Levi’s bodybuilding is integral to his story of growth and recovery. Violence can happen to anyone. One of the main goals of this project is to eliminate stigma and myth around domestic violence in LGBT relationships.

I’m pleased to announce that the official event for SHINE is finally here. I’m honored to have had the opportunity to contribute to this pivotal project. Portraits of Triumph over Domestic Violence in the LGBTQ+ Community June 13, 6- 9PM Liberation Coffee House

Please mark your calendars for June 13.  The Shine Project is a series of portraits featuring survivors of domestic violence in the LGBTQ+ community.  6:30-9:00pm 6725 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90038 Proceeds go to the Los Angeles LGBT Center RSVP at ci.ovationtix.com/36684/producti…