The Army And Domestic Abuse

Critics say the military needs to do more about domestic violence against women. A CBS News investigation found more than 25,000 women have been victimized over the past decade. Katie Couric reports.

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[HybridD91]

The kids he shot? Hmmmmm.

[TheSexylatina73]

i am a army Wife: and its true wife's live in domestic violence going on and

and yes the military don't help the wife and family's

i been living it for some time and yet no help from military

[carolinaAzz555]

@specialforces69 Only thing funny is you finding any humor in this whole scenario. You weren't trolling, Lame ass. And if you were, it was a sad attempt. Like really really sad. The penis comment was something I just kinda threw in there but it looks like I hit a nerve. Interesting.

[carolinaAzz555]

@specialforces69 Oh, looky, I've angered the rapist. Just bc you're a piece of shit probably with a 4 inch dick who nds to feel like a man by stomping around like the king of the world at home doesn't mean all men do & it certainly doesn't make those men weak. Respecting your wife enough not to RAPE her is not weak. Ever saw the end of the movie, "Descent"? :) Movie was about a guy who raped a peer. The ending is a must see for someone like you. Check it out.

[carolinaAzz555]

@specialforces69 Do u have a fucking screw loose? You're not romantic. You're a rapist. You don't hit her but u rape her & hello, that's abuse, genius. You're supp to love her but u think she has no rights even to her own body. That's sick. & she needs therapy for putting up with it. Oh & I'm a bad person for KNOWING what I'd do if some man (no matter who he is) forced himself on me? Like a give a shit what a rapist thinks of that! Given 1/2 the chance I'd cut his shit right off.

[carolinaAzz555]

@specialforces69 My previous comment still stands. And if my husband got bold enough to force himself on me, I'd cut his dick off with dull blade. Would you like for your daughter or mother to have a guy that thinks like you? Sorry to be the one to tell you, but you are the furthest thing from a real man. You belong in prison.

[carolinaAzz555]

@specialforces69 That's funny to you? You think just bc you're married to someone, they don't have a right to say no? Here's hoping you get locked up and have a guy with a 10 inch dick return the favor. With absolutely no mercy. Bet you won't be laughing then, animal.

[TheAnnafisher]

the hotline dot org .. protection and guidance most of all safety .. life is a miracle .. there's no excuse for domestic abuse .. break the silence - stop the violence .. now

[HippieMama80]

Been there done that!!!! This story is right on in such a sad way!!!!

[nannyomi45]

@dragking911 There are good programs that started recently to help women and kids. 'Staying Home, Leaving Violence' helps the woman and kids to stay in the home, and the perpetrator is the one who has to leave. About time! Both State, Federal and Territory Govts in Australia are working together to try and stop this scourge on women's lives. Things are improving all the time. I'm on a committee that is doing lots re education and support for support groups etc. I hope you're OK! Take care of you

[nannyomi45]

@missmintyful - Are you OK now? I was abused too. I divorced him after 20 years, but 7 years ago he threatened me again - 20 years after I'd left. He's a psycopath or sociopath(not sure - they have no empathy or remorse?). He's a house arsehole and street angel - good actor. He used all the 'skills' - financial, social, physical, verbal - the lot! A real bastard who hasn't even admitted to what he did! Write a book! That's what I'm doing! One way of telling people the REAL truth! Take care!

[nannyomi45]

@fraroc It matters not whether the woman is pretty, beautiful or not. Domestic Violence is about control - the same as rape. The explanation for men who've been in war zones could be the anger - it's not an excuse but an explanation. However, men who bash women and sadly all too often their kids, don't use violence against anyone else. That should tell people what it's really about - about control, and they'll use violence, threats, intimidation and financial and social abuse to do it! Crimes!

[nannyomi45]

@60s70s80s90smusic The awful stats of women who are murdered by husbands/partners are murdered AFTER they leave . This is the reality in Australia, and I'm sure it's the same in the US! Women stay because at first they just want the violence to stop, and after a while they are immobolised by fear. Many women are threatened with death, or the death of their kids, and even the death of their pets! It's not as simple as just leaving!

[imreadyyo26]

@nannyomi45 it says alot about who was getting killed in iraq. women and kids. i hate the US soldiers! cant do anything right. thats why you dont get shit from your government

[imreadyyo26]

Allah has cursed him for his actions in iraq. did you just hear what she said. he killed kids,and probably laughed about it after. but Allah will not let him rest. he maybe in a worst place now

[fraroc]

she's really pretty....why the fuck would he beat her?!

[teamShotFilms]

This is an extremely rare situation. I have never been in a unit that didn't treat the soldier like shit and the spouse like gold.

[Lipsandass]

Well, I was in the military and was abused when I was married but it had nothing to do with the military. And we were in the Air Force. The Army is stressfull. These so called wars or unnecessary and endless. And rediculous. I also know that women who were cheating on their husbands got beat up for it once the husbands found out. So, it goes both ways. It is stressful being in the military.

[dragking911]

Im on my nephews account and i was the vitcim of domestic abuse from my ex who is a solider i got no help from anybody i was told that they are there for their soldier not us spouses and that they would put him in the barricks for three days that shit did not work they did not watch him closely and he came home within hours and started another fight i wasthe one that had to leave my home just to be safe there has got to be more help for spouses and the soldiers there needs to be help for all

[holyfamily5]

They get brainwashed that this is normal and there is no way out, so the human mind shuts off part of its self to survive.

They adapt to a highly abnormal state of obeying their persecutor.

The worst situations those in which we are supposed to be in the most intimate and trusting relationships. Husband, wife or parent child.

Be aware, do not blame the victims. We must help victims rise above being a victim. Sometimes that takes lots of work and energy and of course professionals.

[holyfamily5]

@Spiritflier07

It is called shock trauma. When people get into shock they no longer have control of their own lives or senses.

It is well documented in survivor stories of war prisoners or kidnapping stories.

The captor uses forms of control that overpower their victims, so that eventually the victims no longer operate under normal manners.

Shock trauma sets in with repeated violence or abuse and the person eventually believes they have no way out. It is very scary.

[holyfamily5]

@vduke

So, in revealing that information: have you understood that those children of abuse (including you) require professional help to work through healing and so forth. Or else as much as your intentions will be good about your future wife and children, it can be very likely that you could repeat the patterns in ways you don't realize.

Adult children from abusive homes, should become aware that abuse comes in many forms and to be educated and aware how not to repeat the experience.

[holyfamily5]

@lew1580

Most intelligent people do not view one news story in that manner. They know how to read many articles or views and the medical or reports on these situations. Then they assimilate and come to conclusions.

Most people who are intelligent do not instantly believe everything they see or read, especially if there might be a bias in presentatin.

No one should be narrow minded is all I am saying.

[holyfamily5]

@60s70s80s90smusic

wow, read a couple good books on the dynamics of abuse and how it destroys the psyche of a person. A woman reacts different to abuse than a man. A woman freezes and is in shock trauma most of her time in an abusive situation.

A woman also is spiritual and emotionally bonded in unhealthy ways to the abuser.

If people read enough about real stories and the way to solve domestic abuse or even captured peoples situations, they would not make a comment like that. 

[yoyohammer]

@emily0aysha wtf r u talking about. the military is very well organized so u had a rough time in iraq its not the military its the individual and as for the military not doing enough..... wtf exactly r they suppose to do. the military just like the cops or the federal government cant just take u away without reason. and because hes getting drunk or has changed since he went to war is a reason to go a lock someone up. and if he doesnt want to go and get help then there isnt much u can do u forhim