National Love is Kind Day is a holiday observed every July 27th, celebrated in various ways. Its initial purpose is to celebrate the victims of domestic abuse who have freed themselves from their abusers, to highlight the problem of domestic abuse in the U.S., and to give voice to those still suffering from domestic abuse.

It’s also a day to remember those who weren’t so fortunate in escaping their abusers and have suffered or died as a result. No matter how this holiday is observed, everyone should use this day to treat each other with the love and respect they deserve as human beings.

The History of National Love Is Kind Day

This day was created by Rosie and Sunny Aiello of the Love is Kind Network. They established the network in 2018 to spread the message of love and kindness and to work towards ending domestic violence. The following year, they created National Love is Kind Day to spread their message worldwide.

Somber Facts About Domestic Abuse

Below are some facts about domestic abuse that we feel everyone should be aware of. Let’s examine them before we move on to what people can do to support victims of domestic abuse.

• Every 9 seconds, a woman is assaulted or beaten.
• Approximately one-third of women and one-quarter of men have been in abusive relationships.
• Every minute, 20 people are abused by an intimate partner. That’s 10 million people each year.
• Every year, over 200,000 phone calls are made to domestic violence hotlines.
• Approximately 15% of all violent crimes are committed by intimate partners.

Observing National Love Is Kind Day

One way to celebrate this holiday is to donate money to the Love is Kind Fund. This fund supports women and children who are victims of domestic violence, abuse, and toxic relationships. People are also encouraged to spread the word about this holiday using the hashtag #LoveIsKindDay on their social media posts.