(KXII) - The Family Violence Prevention Program held its annual Flowers on the Pond Vigil Thursday morning at the Durant Headquarters Amphitheater.

Survivors, advocates, law enforcement, families and community members gathered to honor victims and survivors of domestic violence.

Survivor shares storyEach year, the Family Violence Prevention Program invites a survivor to share their story."It can be healing not only for the person sharing their story, but also for those who hear it," said Anna Marcy, director of the Family Violence Prevention Program.