Abuse Doesn't Discriminate -- 1 in 3 Women. 1 in 4 Men. Millions of Families

Scars to STARs Day 2025: A Global Lifeline of Hope, Healing, and Resilience for All Survivors

, /PRNewswire/ -- Toxic relationships don't care about gender, income, race, or religion. Abuse hides in plain sight — in boardrooms, bedrooms, and backyards. It destroys trust, identity, and entire generations of families.

That's why the STAR Network Foundation is proud to announce Scars to STARs Day 2025, a global virtual event on May 16, 2025, held during Mental Health Awareness Month. This free summit is for anyone who's been hurt by love — and brave enough to begin again.

• 1 in 3 women and 1 in 4 men in the U.S. have experienced physical, emotional, or psychological abuse by an intimate partner.
• 1 in 7 children have witnessed domestic violence — many before the age of 10.
• Over 5 million U.S. men are victims of domestic abuse annually — yet most suffer in silence.

"This day is for the unheard," says Dr. Jamie Huysman, founder of STAR Network Foundation and trauma recovery expert. "Toxic relationships isolate us. They make us believe we're weak or broken. But survival is strength — and this day proves it."

Scars to STARs Day is more than an event — it's a movement. A lifeline. A rallying cry for healing across all ages, genders, and cultures. Featuring world-renowned experts, the day will include:

• The Honorable Patrick J. Kennedy – Mental health pioneer and advocate
• Marjorie Morrison – SHRM's Executive in Residence for Mental Health
• Richard Grannon – International STAR Ambassador and trauma educator
• Jennifer Libby – Promly founder and teen mental health advocate

The event will also honor Kennedy with the STAR NeuroLeadership Award, symbolizing brokenness made beautiful — a handcrafted tribute by Ben Owen Pottery and Lakeside Pottery using the Japanese art of kintsugi.

Whether You're a Survivor, a Parent, or a Partner—This Is Your Day.

Register free at: www.scarstostarsday.org

Contact: Dr. Jamie Huysman
[email protected] | (305) 303-4000

SOURCE Star Network