Love Should Never Hurt

Canada
July 23, 2007 12:20pm CST
Domestic and child abuse is becoming pandemic in our society. I am a survivor of almost 30 years of abuse, and I want to help fight domestic and family violence by breaking the silence. Let's discuss this and see what we as a community can do to start a revolution to help end abuse.
1 response
• United States
23 Jul 07
I was the victim of Domestic Abuse about 13 years ago. My son is the result of that disastrous union, but I love him anyways:) I walked away from his DAD, because I knew what he would continue to do, if I didn't. I went into hiding for more than 10 years. I got married to a wonderful man 2 years ago, who wouldn't harm a fly, let alone hit me. It's hard to talk about what he did, even now, I am terribly traumatized by it, but talking about it helps. I agree with you, though. something needs to be done. Especially for the younger victims. Older ones, too. They shouldn't have to be afraid anymore. It's commendable that you want to help others after your horrible experience. It will help you heal, too.
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• Canada
3 Aug 07
Hi Jolinar. I sent you a private message about your response, and then I forgot about this discussion. ::blushes:: I'm so sorry you've had to go through this; you would think that in this day and age, domestic violence wouldn't be as much of an issue, anymore, but not only is it still an issue, it's a lot worse than it was before, too. People are getting more and more stressed, which is leading to more incidents of family violence; I really believe that people in general have to take a much more proactive approach to helping put an end to it...