Domestic Violence Awareness

Domestic Violence Awareness
music: "Teach Me Again" by Tina Turner & Alisa
The song is about wanting to know life and love again, feeling locked in a cage, for whatever the reason. It is the loss of innocence that life can bring to us. Most appropriate for domestic violence cases and how one feels when in such a situation.

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People & Blogs

Tags:

• abuse
• domestic
• violence
• battered
• woman

[sackgirl78]

thank you for posting this video

i was with an abusive person for 12 years,

finally got the courage to get away, very grateful every day i am still alive.

[magneticlady68]

@sackgirl78 I think that the hardest thing to do, at first, is to leave. We make excuses, like I'll leave when the kids get older, or they will get better, I just need to try harder. I can change my hair, lose weight, cook better. I don't have no money and no where to go? I can pile them on, as I know them all, as they were my excuses at one time.

[magneticlady68]

@magneticlady68 Yesz, leaving is the hardest thing. They ruin your self esteem so badly, you beleive you can't do it without them and no one else will want you. Well, I'm living proof that you can and I have wonderful husband and life now. It wasn't always easy, but I made it. The hardest thing after leaving, is NOT calling them for help when you get in a bind, too. You absolutely must break all the ties you possibly can, or they will not let go.

[magneticlady68]

@sackgirl78 I'm very happy for you that you got out. That is my hope with this. I want all the abused to know it shouldn't be like this and they CAN make it without their abusers.

[MsSarah729]

Break the Cycle and End the Nightmare. Why do women stay and call it love? On a personal level, I had to ask “why did I stay?” I want my own experience to help even ONE other person to gain comfort, support and understanding. Please be that person. Love, Sarah. Go to amazon for my book; HONEYMOON AND HELL: A Memoir of Abuse, Sarah Braun

[magneticlady68]

@magneticlady68 My niece is also went through what I did. My experience ws able to help her find the courage to get out of hers, too. It's also helping her to stay out of it. It's fairly new to her, and he is trying to play upon her sympathy to get back, as they always do.

[sugarmagnolia506]

HAPPY SURVIVORS DAY BABY GIRL!!!!! LOVE YOU> LOVE YOUR BIG HEART...YOU LEARNED TO LOVE AGAIN AND TURNED INTO A BEAUTIFUL BUTTERFLY...MAY 2nd 2011

[magneticlady68]

@sackgirl78 The kids will only have it worse, the longer you expose them to this. You will NEVER do anything that can change this person. The reason they are that way is not your fault. There are so many programs and people that will help you, but not unless you take that first step and don't look back. They will not waste their time and resources if you go back. I left with my car, clothes, daughter and no money. I have more than I ever had now. It can be done! I'm glad you did it too!

[magneticlady68]

@MsSarah729 ..that's my hope too. Right now my niece is in the same situation that I was, but I think that her husband is more insane. I am so afraid for her and the children, and I am hoping I can reach her before it's too late. I won't give up.

[MsSarah729]

BREAK THE CYCLE AND END THE NIGHTMARE.  Why do women stay and call it love? I want to share my own experience to help even ONE other person to break the cycle of abuse and end the nightmare. Please be that person! Love, Sarah Go to Amazon.com for my book HONEYMOON AND HELL: A Memoir of Abuse ($5.99)