violent relationships© Michele KayD
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Apr 27, 1999
As I sit on my couch again this evening, I only feel partially safe and warm. I read through the various takes, recounts, and addressing of related issues surrounding the latest tragedies, and I can't imagine how to compose a light-hearted article of love and romance. All throughout the newspaper, radio and television broadcasts are points of view about the whys and ultimately where to go from here. More threats are arising and are being directly spawned by the aftermath of this all-too-real nightmare.
As I ponder a way to connect all this emotion to intimate relationships, I'd like to simply use this opportunity to provide readers with some on-line resources for those who may be involved in destructive, abusive, or violent partnerships. It's one small method of using this prompt for betterment of our society and hopefully preventing future terror because bad situations were not taken seriously. So, in that light, for anyone who are in an abusive partnership--or think they are in a potentially violent relationship, please do yourselves a favor, one that could save your very life, and spend some time utilizing the valuable materials I'm featuring in my little space of public connection, here. Resources: Partnership Against Violence Network
SafetyNet --Domestic Violence Resources
Women & Children in Crisis, Inc.
Safe Haven "guides and promotes advocacy, intervention, and treatment programs that empower victims of domestic violence and encourage individual dignity and self-worth. SafeHaven seeks to prevent domestic violence by providing education and increasing public awareness of the issue."--includes characteristics of abusive relationships, avoiding potential abusers, the cycle of violence, personal rights, healing, and hotlines
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