I am very luck to work at a business that is very diverse. We have meeting, gatherings and discussions on just about every topic imaginable. The most recent topic is Domestic Violence. I myself, have been in a past relationship w/violence; so this comes from my heart. It is an article that was passed out at my workplace.
Domestic Violence encompasses a wide range of acts committed by one partner against another in an intimate relationship. This may occur in a variety of relationships; married, separated, divorced, dating, heterosexual, gay or lesbian.
Domestic Violence is a pattern of behaviors, some causing physical injury, others not, some criminal, others not, but all are psychologically damaging. Frequently, Domestic Violence includes threats of violence, threats of suicide, or threats to take children from the abused person. It may also include breaking objects, hurting pets, yelling, driving recklessly to endange or scare the abused person, isolating family members from others and controlling resources like money, vehicles, credit and time.
The Goal of the abusive person is to establish and maintain control over his or her partner, without intervention, domestic violence may become lethal.
There is NO excuse for Domestic Violence.
National Hotline – Domestic Violence 1 800 799 SAFE
They are still there. Even our Cat is avoiding them. And I flat our refuse this time. Wonder how long I will last on that on tho, sheesh.
and if I keep this up today, I will be on track w/my Weight Watchers program as well. I just need to NOT munch on Halloween candy when I get home.
