By now, as this day comes to a close, Im sure youve noticed that I advocate against Domestic Violence. I am a Survivor of said violence, and therefore I choose to Stand Up and Speak Out. I dont think that only women get into these messes. As a statement of fact, I know its absolutely Not true. I have witnessed men who have been in abusuive relationships. It breaks my heart to see Anyone go through it. Yes, I tend to direct my information at women, but its not to be prejudicial. Its simply because Im a woman and I tend to view things from that perspective. In No Way am I trying to minimize the abuse that men (and even children) face each and every day. That being said, I want you to understand that I choose to bring abuse to the forefront of anyone who will dare to pay attention. Enough is Enough!! We, as a society are responsible for protecting each other. We as a society are supposed to Speak Up when we know, or even suspect, that someone is being abused. Abusers will Not be held accountable if someone dont speak up. Many times, the victims are so frightened of their abuser that they even tell the police its just a little argument. Really?? Is that why a neighbor heard it and called them in the first place? Still, BE THERE FOR THE VICTIM. They may get angry at first, and they may stay that way for a while. But let them know you care anyway. Friends and family, Ive Been there. Abuse is so emotionally hard to deal with. Why do you think statistically an abuse victim goes Back to their abuser 7 (yes seven) times before they leave for good? Because they have been so belittled and so battered emotionally, not to exclude the physical abuse, that they dont believe they can do any better. I Know this is true. I KNOW it. And so do many, Many of the people I deal with. Please reach out, be that smile, that phone number, that contact for them to call if they need help, or simply just to talk. If you get weary, make sure they have the number to the domestic violence hotline. If You dont have it, look it up. Its all over the web. And to make it a bit easier, here it is: National Domestic Violence Hotline @ 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) I sincerely love each and everyone of you. with all my heart, I do. I just want to see more of us reach out and BE the person who helps a victim find freedom, be it a man or a woman or a child.. Be there!!! God bless you all, I love you.
Posted on: Tue, 16 Sep 2014 03:20:38 +0000
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