October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and a local photographer is using her own experiences to get more people involved in the fight against abuse.
Jenn Fortune says she’s walked her own journey, and uses photography to help others tell their story – and says everyone can do their part.
“Don’t abandon people. When somebody comes to you and they share something, listen to them. Everybody’s story is different. Sometimes it’s minimal, sometimes it’s major. But to that person – it’s everything.”
Fortune started a campaign called “Project Red Heal,” which features a group of local men posing with a giant red high heel chair – along with their words of inspiration and support for victims of abuse.
The Red Heal photos will be on display at a special open house Thursday evening at Fortune’s studio in Carterville. People can vote on their favorite photo by making a donation to The Women’s Center – more information can be found on Fortune’s Facebook page.
The Open House is scheduled from 5:00pm-8:00pm in Carterville.
