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The Couch Scene
So there’s this scene in MAID on Netflix. Alex, the main character and victim of domestic violence, sinks into a couch and into a deep dark abyss.
When victory’s due, I help you.
God also says, “When the time’s ripe, I answer you. When victory’s due, I help you.” Isaiah 49:8 My victory is due and God is here to help me battle and win. October is Domestic Violence Awareness month. Historically, it’s been a rough month… Continue Reading “When victory’s due, I help you.”
To Be Held, #DVAM
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month – a month where I usually share my journey of where I’ve come from in an effort to raise awareness, spread hope, and share resources. This year, so far, I haven’t felt compelled to share anything. I actually… Continue Reading “To Be Held, #DVAM”
#1thing – Why did you Stay?
I am so glad to be at the end of my series on domestic violence – you have no idea. I have accomplished what I wanted to accomplish and I hope that it reached someone, that it taught someone, that it helped someone. Today… Continue Reading “#1thing – Why did you Stay?”
#1thing – Post 7 – Children
This is the last day that I’m writing about what domestic violence looks like and it’s the one of the worst. An abuser will use your children to control you. “If you leave me, your daughter will grow up to be a stripper. That’s… Continue Reading “#1thing – Post 7 – Children”
#1thing – Post 6 – Isolation & Economics
An abuser wants control over their victim – as much control as possible. One of the ways they accomplish this is to slowly remove their victim from their families and friends. Another way is through financial power. Isolation… …looks like jealousy – “You can’t… Continue Reading “#1thing – Post 6 – Isolation & Economics”
#1thing – Post 5 – Threats
Domestic Violence is more than just physical and threats can be more than just physical as well. Domestic violence is about controlling the other person and the means in which someone does that are vast and disturbing. An abuser can threaten to harm you,… Continue Reading “#1thing – Post 5 – Threats”
#1thing – Post 4 – Emotional Abuse
Emotional abuse is devasting, traumatic, and every bit as dangerous as physical abuse. The effects of emotional abuse can lead to depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, suicidal thoughts, PTSD, fear, hopelessness, shame, nightmares, racing hearts, even physical pain that is manifested by the emotional trauma.… Continue Reading “#1thing – Post 4 – Emotional Abuse”
#1Thing – Post 3 – Intimidation
My next few posts will be highlighting (is that the right word?) the different types of domestic violence – what they look like, what it feels like, and especially stressing that these things are domestic violence even though they are not physical. I think… Continue Reading “#1Thing – Post 3 – Intimidation”
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