We need to be lifting this issue out of the shadows not because of the latest horrifying news but because there are survivors living with abuse every day who deserve to be connected with resources and support. Because we all deserve healthy relationships and safe communities and we all can learn how to recognize, respond to, and prevent domestic violence. But we don’t need to wait all summer to learn about domestic violence. We can’t wait all summer to start talking about domestic violence. We need to have these conversations often and ongoing.