If you've been a reader here for any length of time, you know one of my HOT buttons is domestic abuse.
I found this great series of articles. 60 articles over an 11 day period.
And I'd love to tell you things are getting better. But that's not true. It's not true at all. And it's not just women and children that are the victims. Men, seniors - no one is exempt.
It's more than just violence. That's why I tend to use the term "abuse". Oh, the hitting, pushing, bashing, and shooting are horrific. But so is the belittling, threatening, smothering. It all works toward the same goals. Control. Absolute control. And a false sense of superiority.
Isn't it pitiful that some folks only feel value if they can put someone else down? It's really a very sad state of affairs.
And I have to tell you, I can spot it happening to someone else a mile away. And I will NOT walk away. I've pissed off a lot of folks because of that trait, but I've also nudged a few folks to stand their ground. It's a two edged sword, and personally I can deal with a few cuts here and there. If it helps someone else......it's more than worth it.
So tell me, are you one to bury your head in the sand and ignore things when someone is showin' their ass? Or do you speak up? Do you take a stand?
We don't have to be superhero's to be defenders. All it takes is a little passion, a strong sense of right vs wrong. And guts. It takes a lot of guts.
I just thought it was time to do a little reminder. It's been a while since I've pushed that button a little.
Remember, we can't always FIX everything, we all need a hand every now and then. Just be aware. Keep your eyes open so you don't miss an opportunity to help.
Posted by Tammi at July 2, 2007 06:46 AM