~Silence Is The Batterer's Best Friend~

Domestic violence does not discriminate! Domestic violence happens in all kinds of families and relationships. Persons of any class, culture, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, age, and sex can be victims or perpetrators of domestic violence.

Domestic violence is one of the most chronically underreported crimes.  And  only one-quarter of all physcial assaults, and one-fifth of. all rapes, and one-half of all stalkings perpetuated against females by intimate partners are reported to the police.  Silence is the batterer’s best friend. And this has to change! We all must do our part to help break the Silence and the break the cycle against this hideous crime towards other humans!  No one deserves to be abused. Period. The only person responsible for the abuse is the abuser. It is not your FAULT! Physical violence, even among family members, is wrong and against the law. 
Please be mindful that, witnessing violence between one's parents or caretakers is the strongest risk factor of transmitting violent behavior from one generation to the next. Young children who witness domestic violence are twice as likely to abuse their own partners and children when they become adults. Thirty  to Sixty percent of perpetrators of intimate partner violence also abuse children in the household.  If you and your children are currently in a situation of this kind.  Please work diligently to remove yourself.   National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233
 There are many reasons why women may not leave. And not leaving does not mean that the situation is ok or that the victim want to be abused. Leaving can be very dangerous. So careful planning and consideration is needed to execute this task.The most dangerous time for a woman who is being abused is when she tries to leave. However, it can be accomplished...many victims do leave and lead successful, violence free lives.

Everyone deserves to be happy and treasured. Like a flower, bloom into the beauty of you...petal by petal. Break the SILENCE! STOP the VIOLENCE!  And always remember that you are a precious gem!


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