Singer and songwriter Dana Rexx is helping to shed light on the issue of domestic violence with the debut of her new single and music video, “Love Syndrome.”

Released this past Monday in honor of International Women’s Day, “Love Syndrome” is a heartbreaking narrative that relays the process of being stuck in an abusive relationship.

Lyrically recounting some of the things people ask themselves when they are trapped in the cycle of abuse, including questions about if they are able to leave a relationship, doubting their feelings and trying to find a cure to stop any further harm, “Love Syndrome” clearly expresses some of the fear and emotional turmoil brought on by these situations.

Using a dark pop instrumental backing to help intensify Rexx’s vocals and the track’s lyrics, the song’s accompanying music video also helps to inform listeners about some of the statistics regarding domestic violence- including the fact that 1 in 3 women worldwide experience either physical or sexual violence by an intimate partner and that an average of 137 women are killed by family members each day. Further driving home the idea that abuse needs to be discussed in order to make sure it stops.

“I’ve had my share of abusive relationships. Being bullied into submission, not even realizing that my identity was being erased because of someone else’s insecurities,” Rexx shares. “Inside each of us there is a powerful force caged by culture, tradition and outdated teachings that suppress our best qualities and cripple our true creativity. Fight for your right to be yourself! ALWAYS!“

You can stream “Love Syndrome” out now wherever you stream music, and for more of Dana Rexx check out her podcast “Unboxing Women” where she chats about what it means to be a woman in the music industry.

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