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"I Need Your Help!"
IT'S TIME TO STOP THE DRAMA & THE TRAUMA!
Have you ever seen something on the evening news and thought it was just outrageous? Wars, killing of the innocent, children abused, or children snatched from their homes & off the streets? I've seen it all and it saddens me, but there's one thing that really saddens me to the point of tears, and that's physical abuse. (also sexual, verbal and emotional) As neighbors, parents, teachers and friends, we want to protect our loved ones and those around us, but there are some people who don't feel the same way. They love with their hearts, but their mouth and hands say something different. Why do people abuse? I don't have a definite answer for that, but I know that hurting people, hurt other people. My main concern is for the abused, those who get backed into a corner, waiting in fear, as a neighbor, or their children listen to the screams, broken glass or threatening silence. When faced with abuse, my heartfelt cry to anyone is "leave, run & get away!" Do whatever you can to help yourself, and never go back because it could happen again.
I don't ever want to criticize anyone for staying, but I want you to know that you
are as gentle as a rag doll, and you can also be as fragile as one. I grew up playing with many dolls, and they got so roughed up, that an eye, a leg, or even the heads would fall off. My father would buy me a brand new doll whenever I was too destructive with the old ones, but in reality, you can't afford to have your life broken & in pieces because someone handled you alittle rough. Remember, you are as
fragile as a beautiful doll and you're worth more than you think! Your value shouldn't be in what you can do, or be for someone else, your value is in who you are to yourself. If you think you can do all things, then you can! If you believe that you can excel above your obstacles, you can! How you see yourself is how you really are, good or bad! Take pride in yourself, love yourself and treasure what you have. Whether you're working in a grocery store, going to college, or a homemaker, you don't have to take abuse!
I know women who have been and still are being abused. I was in a relationship that got alittle rough, and I made a choice to stop the relationship because I loved myself more. I hope you can say the same thing! Love yourself enough to get the help you deserve.
As you read this, statistics say, another woman is being battered. What can you do about it? In a recent phone call I received, I cried, prayed and encouraged this woman. What are you going to do?
(Suggestions: call 911, volunteer in a shelter, support organizations financially,
pray and do whatever it takes to help your friend, loved one and neighbors. We want to help save lives, not ignore them!)
National Domestic Violence Hotline- (800) 799-SAFE (7233).
RAIN Hotline (Rape, Abuse, Incest National Network) - (800) 656-HOPE
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