Stop Violence Against Women and Children: A lasting effect

Thursday, October 22, 2009

A lasting effect

It comes to mind today that once you become the target of someone's violence or domestic abuse of any kind, the effect lives on. Yes, we move forward; taking strides in our "normal" life to take back what sense of ourselves were taken from us without any consideration of the long-term affects.
My own personal incident was in 1996. I have relived it more than once and today, well, I learned that I will relive it again next month. You see, violence doesn't end with us. It may begin with us. If the offender is free, there will be more victims taken and more violent crimes occurring.
To take control; we must ensure punishment to fit the crime is in place for such violence to end.
My attacker only improved his skills while serving time in prison. Two of his other 3 victims are no longer here to tell their story. Therefore, those of us left with a voice must speak out for those whose voice was silenced.
I pray for their peaceful resting and for justice to serve them.

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Mary Lou CulpepperOctober 22, 2009 at 7:15 PM
OK, great start and I am proud of you for doing this so keep it going ok!
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Welcome to STOP VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN and CHILDREN

Have you imagined a world without violence?
I have and do on a regular basis. As I watch the growing problem with child abductions, child abuse, battered women and unfortunately, murdered women and children; I pause to ask "why do we continue to see this problem increase in its intensity?" and I pray for a manner in which ceases this growth and reverses the pattern.
We can act by demanding better laws be put into place against these attackers, making a conscious effort to be more alert, and to learn how to fight back. It is our responsibility to fight for improved laws so that we hold these predators and violent attackers to face severe and harsh punishment.
Being a survivor of an attack and having lived in a mentally challenging relationship; I have a real passion for those who are suffering daily and a desire to protect those who are in danger of their spouse, parent or a stranger taking the step of violence against them.
I ask you to share your story, your concerns and your ideas as well as posting any known and valid resources to assist in helping Stop this Violence against Women and Children.
Thank you for blogging with us.