Comments on: October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month

By: berlinlife06

berlinlife06 — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 00:13:32 +0000

Excellent article. We should be trying to recommend it to as many people as possible. There is always someone that we might not know, but they might need some advice in this issue.

By: Imaginary Diva

Imaginary Diva — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 00:01:14 +0000

justontime, I’ve been there before when I was young and didn’t know any better.

He was my first steady relationship and when I left the last time, I went through post-traumatic stress that I ended up stuttering for a year or two before therapy made me feel better.

I just think it’s very sad. I do hope people who get into this type of relationships and end up leaving will learn not to be in another one.

By: Imaginary Diva

Imaginary Diva — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 22:57:40 +0000

mollyL, quite very sad isn’t it?

By: justontime

justontime — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 13:47:25 +0000

That is such a good article. It is hard for those of us who have not suffered abuse to understand why some people stay and endure such terrible violence. A person can become so undermined and so down trodden by the violence that they actually believe that it is their fault and that they don’t deserve any better. The damage done by an abusive partner or family member can leave the victim feeling powerless and unable to seek help.

By: mollyL

mollyL — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 18:54:22 +0000

It should show that some people would rather be beaten, abused, and possibly killed, because those people are so afraid to be alone.

By: Imaginary Diva

Imaginary Diva — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 04:40:13 +0000

Jessie, it’s good to see you here.

I guess things are a little bit different in the Philippines?

By: jessie

jessie — Thu, 20 Dec 2007 20:41:30 +0000

thanks for the info in ur post. i’ve learned something today

By: Imaginary Diva

Imaginary Diva — Sun, 16 Dec 2007 23:31:19 +0000

Tater03, I believe that’s why there are such things as group intervention nowadays and that has saved a lot of lives.

Not only for battered women, but for other people in some sort of an addiction.

By: tater03

tater03 — Sun, 16 Dec 2007 21:16:29 +0000

The problem is that sometimes in the end all you can do is be there for them. Especially if they are not hearing what it is you are telling them.

By: Imaginary Diva

Imaginary Diva — Sun, 16 Dec 2007 05:05:19 +0000

Jewel, I hope your friend listened to you!

There are so many nice men out there. Sometimes you might have to sift a little, but they’re there!