Why This Mission?

Robin Bement, the president of Army Pink, didn’t set out to launch an initiative — she was trying to survive. She understands what it’s like to feel trapped — not just in an abusive relationship, but by the overwhelming barriers that can make leaving feel impossible. Her story began when she married someone who, within a short time, suffered a severe mental breakdown. Diagnosed with a psychiatric disorder and a dangerous shift in personality, he became volatile and violent. What started as unsettling changes in his behavior escalated into full-blown threats, aggression, and physical danger.

At the time, she was adjusting to life with two newborns when the violence escalated beyond control. She eventually locked him out of their home in an effort to create safety — but the fear lingered. He stalked her, threatened her, and made it clear that if she ever tried to leave, he would find her.

The photo above captures a quiet moment with her son — taken by his father. Behind the image was a private thought: How can I leave before something terrible happens? As soon as he walked out that day, she locked the door behind him and took her son out of town. She knew she couldn’t stay any longer.

The fear wasn’t just about what he might do—it was the realization that she truly had nowhere to stay for long.

**The Hidden Barrier to Safety**

Leaving an abusive relationship is the most dangerous time for a survivor. Research shows that **women are 70 times more likely to be killed in the two weeks after leaving**. But the statistics don’t show the countless moments of helplessness—when survivors realize that even if they want to leave, they don’t have the means to do so.

For Robin, every moment was a calculated risk. She avoided her own home. She moved from motel to motel. One night, with nowhere left to go, she found herself sitting in her car, her two newborns asleep in the backseat, hiding in the darkness. She knew she couldn’t go home. She knew no one was coming to help.

One of the most painful parts of the experience was the **silence from those she once trusted**. Friends who once stood by her now distanced themselves, too afraid of what he might do if they were caught helping her. Family members blamed her, unable to grasp the complexity of the situation, especially with mental illness as a factor. She had never felt so **alone**.

**Creating a Path to Freedom**

That night, trapped in her car, Robin searched online for any organization that could help. That’s when she found **Peace Over Violence**—a group dedicated to supporting survivors. It was a turning point.

She realized then that **escaping isn’t just about courage—it’s about resources**. Survivors don’t stay because they want to. They stay because they have **nowhere to turn, no one to call, and no way to leave safely**. And too often, the single biggest obstacle is **transportation**.

That’s when the idea of Army Pink began. Not just as a brand. Not just as an organization. But as a **movement**. A collective force standing with survivors so they never feel as alone as she once did.

**A Movement for Survivors**

Army Pink was built with one mission: to eliminate the barriers that keep survivors trapped. The Pathway to Freedom Initiative ensures that no one is left behind simply because they lack the support or strength to execute a plan to escape on their own.

Army Pink is launching:

- The Escape Club**, a monthly donation program funding safe rides for survivors.
- A Ride Counter**, tracking how many survivors have been helped.
- Key partnerships**, with organizations like Peace to expand support networks and crisis intervention.

**Standing Together, Marching Forward**

Leaving is only the first step. Survivors need support **long after the escape**, and the trauma of abuse—especially when compounded by mental illness—can leave lasting scars. That’s why Army Pink is also committed to providing **mental health resources, survivor support, and advocacy** to help survivors rebuild their lives.

The name **Army Pink** means something. It’s not just about helping survivors leave—it’s about ensuring they never have to fight this battle alone again. It’s about creating an **army of people marching alongside them, giving them strength, giving them hope, and giving them the means to break free**.

**Join the Mission**

Army Pink is calling on allies, donors, and advocates to **be part of the movement**. By funding rides, spreading awareness, and standing in solidarity, we can ensure that no survivor is left without an escape.

No one should be forced to stay in danger because they lack a way out or the support to escape. Army Pink is here to provide both—safe transportation and the resources needed to break free…