Samantha Bell

Why I’m Walking in the Darkness to Daylight Challenge

This isn’t just a walk for me.

It’s a walk through my past… and a step toward a brighter future.

I’m participating in the 2025 Darkness to Daylight walk because I’m a survivor of domestic violence.

And I’m walking for the countless others—especially women and children—who are still living in fear, still trying to find a way out, still trying to heal.

For years, domestic violence shaped every part of my life.

It shattered my sense of safety, drained my confidence, and left scars—some visible, some hidden.

But the hardest part wasn’t what happened to me.

It was watching the ripple effect it had on my children.

The trauma doesn’t end when you leave.

It lingers in your body, your mind, your finances, your friendships, your future.

That’s why this cause is so deeply personal.

Because I know what it’s like to feel alone.

And I know how life-changing support can be when it finally reaches you.

By walking in this event, I’m not just honouring my own journey—I’m walking for those who never made it out.

I’m walking for those still in the dark, who need to know that help exists, that healing is possible, and that they are not alone.

Every single donation helps fund programs that offer safety, support, education, and hope.

Your contribution isn’t just money—it’s a message.

It tells survivors: we see you, we believe you, and we’re fighting for you.

Please support my walk by donating today.

Together, we can turn pain into power, silence into strength—and darkness into daylight.

With heartfelt thanks,

Samantha