1. #YoungerThanYouThink
The story of domestic violence begins long before you think. Over half of men and women who experienced
abusive behaviors as adults FIRST experienced abuse between the ages of 11-24.
by BreakTheCycle 19 hours ago
Break the Cycle asked survivors and advocates to spread the word that abuse starts#YoungerThanYouThink by
sharing their personal stories, sharing facts, and sending messages of support to survivors.
BREAKTHECYCLEDV @BREAKTHECYCLEDV · A MONTH AGO
This #DVAM, be aware that unhealthy & abusive behaviors exist in teen relationships. Share your
teen dv story with #YoungerThanYouThink pic.twitter.com/68XiA5Qnag
https://storify.com/BreakTheCycle/youngerthanyouthink

2. BREAKTHECYCLEDV @BREAKTHECYCLEDV · 24 DAYS
AGO
Learning about healthy relationships is important for EVERYONE. Abuse starts
#YoungerThanYouThink. #DVAM pic.twitter.com/lBEkMdkezJ
We had supporters from around the country sending their support.
DCCADV
@DCCADV
A MONTH AGO
This #DVAM talk with your teen about #healthyrelationships. Abuse starts
#YoungerThanYouThink
Serving California
@ServeCalifornia
A MONTH AGO
this is the perfect time to amplify #survivors stories & rally the call for our youth #dvam
#YoungerThanYouThink #dvam2016 twitter.com/Love_IsNotAbus…
https://storify.com/BreakTheCycle/youngerthanyouthink

3. Jane
Randel
@jarandel
A MONTH AGO
Nearly 70% of women who have been abused or stalked by a dating partner, first experienced
abuse b/t 11-24 yrs old #YoungerThanYouThink
The Network
@TheNetwork5
A MONTH AGO
Stop domestic violence before it starts. Abuse begins #YoungerThanYouThink
NO MORE
@NOMOREorg
18 DAYS
AGO
A3 Abuse starts #YoungerThanYouThink. One survivor's story of dating abuse that she exp online:
nomore.org/dating-abuse-g… #NewsHourChats
Crisis Intervention
@stopdvsa
A MONTH AGO
•Over half of men who have been abused or stalked by a dating partner, first experienced abuse
b/t 11-24 yrs old #YoungerThanYouThink
Antonette Gray
@jamamerican21
A MONTH AGO
@NOMOREorg #YoungerThanYouThink prepare safe haven for men & boys who have been
abused #endTaboo
Gary Coker
@GaryTanCoker
24 DAYS
AGO
I can't get over the fact that this happens to most women at such a young age, yet alone at all.
#YoungerThanYouThink twitter.com/kellyoxford/st…
https://storify.com/BreakTheCycle/youngerthanyouthink

4. The LoveEd.
Movement
@LoveEdMovement
18 DAYS
AGO
Dating violence is happening to those #YoungerThanYouThink - Check out this great campaign to
share your story and support survivors! twitter.com/love_isnotabus…
NO MORE @NOMOREORG · A MONTH AGO
#NOMORE "that can't happen to men." Too many young people experience violence and abuse.
Share your story at #YoungerThanYouThink. pic.twitter.com/s6GyNs765m
As well as their stories...
Karli Johnson
@karlieducates
A MONTH AGO
He controlled me. He made me feel powerless. I was scared, but I thought #DomesticViolence for
just for married women. #YoungerThanYouThink
https://storify.com/BreakTheCycle/youngerthanyouthink

5. Karli Johnson
@karlieducates
A MONTH AGO
I was scared to go to my dorm room. My BF was always waiting for me, angry, upset or just
"checking in" #YoungerThanYouThink #ThisIsDV
Karli Johnson
@karlieducates
A MONTH AGO
My roommate used me. He took advantage of my depression and anxiety, and then my body.
#ThisIsDV #YoungerThanYouThink #Survivor #NOMORE
Karli Johnson
@karlieducates
A MONTH AGO
He told me I was stupid. He ripped apart my papers, said I couldn't survive college w/o him. I
SURVIVED #YoungerThanYouThink #ThisIsDV
Jessica Quiroli
@heelsonthefield
A MONTH AGO
@BreaktheCycleDV I was a teenager the 1st time a BF hit me & 2nd time. And 3rd time. Please,
talk to your kids. #YoungerThanYouThink #DVAM
Ellen Sue Gotlander
@heelsonthefield
A DAY AGO
... I was a teenager in relationships where violence was normal. It happens #youngerthanyouthink.
#DVAM2016 Thank you @BreaktheCycleDV.
Lauren Allen
@laurgallen
A MONTH AGO
I was 16 when my first real relationship ended bc he assaulted me. There were warning signs, I
just didn't know it. #YoungerThanYouThink
https://storify.com/BreakTheCycle/youngerthanyouthink

6. BREAKTHECYCLEDV @BREAKTHECYCLEDV · 19 DAYS
AGO
Let's Be Real member, Lauren, shares her personal story for#YoungerThanYouThink in a new blog:
breakthecycle.org/blog/realstori… pic.twitter.com/fgla1OyWSQ
PhoenixWrite
@PhoenixWrite
A MONTH AGO
I was 15 when I met boy who abused me for 17yrs. Had I known about #coercivecontrol may have
got out sooner #SREnow #YoungerThanYouThink #dv twitter.com/breakthecycled…
Manda
@amanda2080
23 DAYS
AGO
I had always said "I won't let that happen to me" until it did.. #DVAM2016 #YoungerThanYouThink
#DVAMonth
https://storify.com/BreakTheCycle/youngerthanyouthink

7. MANDA @AMANDA2080 · 21 DAYS
AGO
If we do not speak about it, how can we#raiseawareness #DVAwareness #domesticviolence
#DVAM2016 #YoungerThanYouThink pic.twitter.com/IiNlz26hKw
EndTeenViolence
@EndTRViolence
14 DAYS
AGO
Dating violence happens #YoungerThanYouThink.Sierra Landry was just 18 years old when her
life was taken by her ex boyfriend #passsierraslaw
Due to the outpouring of support, Break the Cycle expanded the campaign to show just how serious this
epidemic is.
https://storify.com/BreakTheCycle/youngerthanyouthink

8. BREAKTHECYCLEDV @BREAKTHECYCLEDV · 21 DAYS
AGO
Domestic violence can start in college, and even earlier. It happens #YoungerThanYouThink
pic.twitter.com/xhkLJrxdYt
https://storify.com/BreakTheCycle/youngerthanyouthink

9. LAUREN ALLEN @LAURGALLEN · 21 DAYS
AGO
We need to teach young people they deserve better than this. Learn the warning signs and help
educate others. #YoungerThanYouThink pic.twitter.com/CQRq59rw0b
https://storify.com/BreakTheCycle/youngerthanyouthink

10. NO MORE @NOMOREORG · 20 DAYS
AGO
#NOMORE "then why didn't you just leave?" Teens experience dating violence
#YoungerThanYouThink. Need help? Visit breakthecycle.org pic.twitter.com/w2MdTZUExg
https://storify.com/BreakTheCycle/youngerthanyouthink

11. BREAK THE
CYCLE @TATEAMBTC
· 18 DAYS
AGO
This #DVAM it's important that we remember DV starts#YoungerThanYouThink.
pic.twitter.com/MNBBDoDM2d
https://storify.com/BreakTheCycle/youngerthanyouthink

12. BREAK THE
CYCLE @TATEAMBTC
· 12 DAYS
AGO
When does abuse start? It's #YoungerThanYouThink. #DVAM pic.twitter.com/6B4BgO9HIk
https://storify.com/BreakTheCycle/youngerthanyouthink

13. NATASHA JOHNSON @HEELSANDRACING · 21 DAYS
AGO
Did you know 1 in 3 HS students will experience dating abuse before leaving high school? 1 in 10
physically! #YoungerThanYouThink pic.twitter.com/UKhGIrbAmE
Take action in your community! Abuse starts#YoungerThanYouThink
https://storify.com/BreakTheCycle/youngerthanyouthink

14. NATASHA JOHNSON @HEELSANDRACING · 8 DAYS
AGO
Ready to talk to students at Hough HS today :-) #TDVA #DVAM #RelationshipGoals #healthy…
instagram.com/p/BL8uxi7APk9/
Break the Cycle
@BreaktheCycleDV
@heelsandracing · A MONTH AGO
Change the story for someone else…because abuse happens #YoungerThanYouThink.
Download the entire campaign at breakthecycle.org/sharing-y …
https://storify.com/BreakTheCycle/youngerthanyouthink