Jana Kramer recalls past domestic violence, cites Gabby Petito case as reminder 'abuse is never okay'

Domestic violence survivor Jana Kramer is speaking out about the dangers of abuse, stressing to her social media followers that it's “never okay.”

She also cited homicide victims, such as Gabby Petito, whose homicide made national headlines last year.

"I spoke this morning at a seminar about domestic violence. All types of it. I decided to look back in my journal last night and I felt pulled to share this. This entry was from my journal back in 2004 when I was dating my first abuser. The sad truth is, I was in that cycle for many years after that. Believing that was what I deserved. I think back to the beautiful Gabby Petito and so many women who have lost their lives to the hands of a man and it's heartbreaking the cycle and how we view ourselves and hang on to their words and ‘hope,’" Kramer wrote in her caption.

The Hallmark actress went on to share that "abuse is NEVER okay."