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STOP DOMESTIC VIOLENCE!
Hmm, domestic abuse is a sad phenomenon
that exists in our societies, but we must fight to eradicate it.
In the news, newspapers, social media, gatherings we must have all heard about domestic violence or witnessed it.
In the news, newspapers, social media, gatherings we must have all heard about domestic violence or witnessed it.
Domestic abuse is a global thing, it is not restricted to any particular state, gender or colour. Presently, there are two hashtags on domestic violence #MaybeHeDoesntHitYou and #MaybeSheDoesntHitYou on twitter, where victims of domestic abuse are speaking out.
Domestic violence no be only
beating o, it also includes emotional abuse, psychological, sexual and financial abuse. I
have heard and spoken to people that have encountered abuse of one kind or the
other from their spouses.
Most of the domestic abuse
stories, hits closer to home than we may think. It can happen to anyone. It usually
starts with wanting to exert control, intimidation and all kinds of manipulation.
It is wrong to be living in fear especially in
fear of those we love. Children are not left out as well because they do see and hear and this could have psychological effects on them. While we are
mediating on the impacts of domestic violence in our homes, do endeavour to watch
BBC Three’s drama of a real life event titled, Murdered By My Boyfriend. Please if you are being abused talk to
someone, it does help and goes a long way.
Every second, minute and hour
even while you are reading this, somebody somewhere is being abused. Please let us all
join our voices and SAY NO to Domestic Violence.
Remember it could be your daughter, son, nephew, niece or grandchildren. Let us
all speak out, offer a shoulder and a listening ear for victims of domestic
abuse.
DM is an incredibly unfortunate and consuming evil. The victims almost always go back. What we should do is campaign for legislation that gives women equal rights and opportunities so that women do not feel obliged to stay for financial security purposes. We can also look to support women shelters and legal aid groups that provide protection and counselling and support to women affected by domestic violence and abuse. May we speak more and may we raise our boys differently. It's indeed a global affliction, just that in certain societies it is more "acceptable" than others.
ReplyDeleteWomen needs to take this matter very serious,we hear stories about what happens to pple that wldnt seek for help yet we remain in a relationship that has turned us into something else.Some keep making excuses for the man while some will remain with the hope that he will change. We need to stop making excuses for the men, we need to speak out before its too late.
ReplyDeleteIt's not only women who are affected by domestic violence, men are too. We must all speak against it and continue to create awareness and hope that victims seek help.
ReplyDeleteStop abusing your spouse or partner, it is not your God given right!
ReplyDeleteWomen suffer most from domestic violence because we are supposedly weaker vessels and are often taking advantage of.Most women don't complain cos d society and family will often blame dem for d man's misbehavior. Thank God things are changing and people are more aware of domestic violence and it's impact on d family and d individuals concerned. Let's all Say NO TO ALL FORMS OF VIOLENCE and HATE CRIMES!!
ReplyDeleteThanks Naija Girl for bringing this issue to light. Any man that beats a woman is coward and should be locked up for a long time. Its that simple.
ReplyDeleteRegards
Men do suffer as well when it comes to domestic violence but most times women. One thing I know is that if you are going tru it and you don't speak up, you will never get help. Gone are the days people should keep thinking of what others think of them. Once you can get over thinking of what others think, then you can easily get out of it
ReplyDeleteThe issue is a sore one. sometimes the person crying foul is actually the person perpetuating the act. from my experience, I can say that men are more of a victim than women but they don't tend to say it out. My advise to people is to leave any abusive relationship or marriage as the other person will not change but would rather get worse.
ReplyDeleteNija girl tnx for this post most wen are dieing in silent in the hand of abusive men but God help us.
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