The recent release of a video by CNN showing Diddy (Sean Combs) in a violent altercation with his then-girlfriend Cassie Ventura is nothing short of sickening. This raw footage leaves no room for doubt or interpretation – it's a brutal display of domestic violence, and it's triggering for anyone who has experienced abuse or knows someone who has.

Let's be clear: men who abuse women are cowards. True strength lies not in dominating someone weaker, but in building each other up. To see someone like Diddy, a powerful figure in music and business, resort to such violence against a woman is a betrayal of any respect we might have had for him.

If the video of Cassie's experience made you feel sick, good. It should. It's a stark reminder that domestic violence doesn't discriminate. It happens behind closed doors, regardless of wealth or fame. But the silence has to stop.

This video serves as a powerful call to action. If you are being abused, speak up. Reach out to a trusted friend, family member, or call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233). Remember, you are not alone, and there is help available.

We also need to stand up for those who are afraid to speak for themselves. This includes men who may be trapped in abusive relationships and feel unable to leave. Support systems and resources need to be readily available for them as well.

Finally, a conversation needs to be had about the legal consequences for abusers. The justice system must prioritize the safety of victims and hand out harsher sentences for domestic violence. It's unacceptable that Diddy, a father to four daughters, would treat women this way, and the law needs to reflect the severity of his actions.

Let the Diddy & Cassie video be a turning point. Let's create a world where abuse, in all its forms, is never tolerated.

Here at Goalspaces, we support women and prioritize safety at the forefront. We stand with all victims of domestic violence. If you or someone you know is experiencing abuse, please know that you are not alone. There is help available.