We remember the victims and support the survivors of domestic violence. In memory of my coworker and a student’s mother, both killed by their spouses, and in honor of my family members who were survivors. 💜
mnsheltierescue.org/resources

#DomesticViolenceAwareness #LightUpPurple #PurpleThursday

💜 Thank you to @CityofWinnipeg for lighting up in Esplanade Riel in support of fibromyalgia awareness.

Your support helps bring visibility to a condition that is often unseen and encourages greater understanding across communities.

#FibromyalgiaAwareness #LightUpPurple #Light4Fibro #TeamFibro

Thank you @telus-spark.bsky.social for lighting purple helping shine a light on fibromyalgia awareness

DID YOU KNOW❓

Studies suggest that fibromyalgia affects how the brain and nervous system process pain signals, which can amplify pain sensations throughout the body

#Light4Fibro #FAC

💜 Thank you @TownofLadysmith for lighting the Ladysmith sign in purple in support of fibromyalgia awareness.

Your support helps shine a light on a condition that is often invisible, yet deeply impacts the lives of those living with it every day.

#FibromyalgiaAwareness #FAC #light4fibro

💜 Thank you @CityofMoncton for lighting #CityHall purple in support of Fibromyalgia Awareness Month

DID YOU KNOW❓

People living with fibromyalgia often have to carefully pace their activities to avoid symptom flare-ups caused by overexertion

#FibromyalgiaAwareness #Light4Fibro #fact

Thank you @RBCConventionCentreWinnipeg for lighting purple in support of Fibromyalgia Awareness Month & helping raise awareness for the fibromyalgia community

DID YOU KNOW❓

#FM is invisible to others, which can make it difficult for people living with the condition to feel understood or believed

💜 Thank you @CapeBretonRegionalMunicipality for lighting City Hall purple in helping bring visibility to the millions of Canadians living with fibromyalgia

DID YOU KNOW❓

FM symptoms can fluctuate from day to day, with some days being more manageable & others causing significant pain & fatigue

💜 Thank you @Kitchener for lighting Carl Zehr Square purple to raise awareness of fibromyalgia

DID YOU KNOW❓

That #FM is not just a pain condition. Research shows that fibromyalgia can affect memory and concentration, often called “fibro fog,” making everyday tasks more challenging

💜 Thank you to @NBLieutenantGovernor for lighting #GovernmentHouse purple in support of fibromyalgia awareness

DID YOU KNOW❓

Fibromyalgia is often accompanied by cognitive difficulties, commonly called “fibro fog”, which can affect memory, focus & the ability to process information

💜 Thank you @TownofNewmarket for lighting the Fred A. Lundy Bridge purple in support of fibromyalgia awareness

Did you know❓

Those of us living with #FM have limited energy & it’s not just physical movement that uses it, thinking, processing information & managing emotions all require energy too

Thank you @CityofWelland for lighting the way for fibromyalgia awareness and helping turn visibility into meaningful change.

Every light helps amplify voices, validate experiences, and move us closer to a future where fibromyalgia is better understood and supported.

Thanks Veterans Peace Park @TownofGrand BayWestfield for lighting up in support of fibromyalgia awareness.

Your support helps bring visibility to a condition that is often misunderstood and encourages important conversations in communities across Canada.

💜 Thank you to @JubileeAuditoria @CityofCalgary for lighting up in support of fibromyalgia awareness

Your support helps elevate understanding & bring visibility to a stigmatised condition

Did you know that studies have found that people living with FM often have differences in sleep architecture

@TownofGrandFallsWindsor thank you for standing with the fibromyalgia community

Your support helps spark important conversations & brings attention to a condition that too often goes unseen & misunderstood

💜 Thank you, CN Tower

#FAC appreciates you lighting in support of fibromyalgia awareness

Did you know❓

Those of us living with FM may experience heightened sensitivity not just to pain, but also to light, noise & temperature, making everyday environments more challenging to navigate

Thank you, @TownofBeaverlodge

#FAC appreciates your support in lighting up #JustinBeaver to raise awareness of this debilitating condition.

Did you know❓

FM symptoms can fluctuate from day to day, with flare-ups that can be triggered by factors like stress, weather changes or overexertion

Thanks to @cityofvictoria

Thank you for shining a light on fibromyalgia awareness and bringing visibility to a condition that deserves greater understanding & recognition

Did you know❓

Fibromyalgia often co-occurs with other conditions like IBS, migraines & autoimmune disorders to name a few.

Please join
@AToddLegacy
&
@c_todd
who also manages
@LightUpPurple
for #WMHDay Oct. 10, 2023 #WorldMentalHealthDay together bringing global awareness to #MentalHealthMatters Learn more: http://lightuppurple.com/lup-2023.html