Approximately 200 people gathered at Seattle City Hall on Oct. 28 to commemorate Domestic Violence Awareness Month and honor survivors of gender-based violence, as well as service providers and advocates.

Titled “Giving Flowers,” the event focused on cultivating healing and lifting up stories of resilience. It was hosted by the Human Service Department (HSD)’s Mayor’s Office on Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence ( MODVSA ) and the Seattle Women’s Commission .

“Healing is not a solitary journey. It happens in connection with friends and neighbors, and with each other,” MODVSA manager Judith Panlasigui said during her opening remarks.

Attendees received long-stemmed roses for their individual roles in supporting survivors. Artwork on display provided a visual representation of the

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