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Rebuilding After Domestic Abuse
Starting over is always hard for any victim of domestic violence. One may not be sure of their resources or even what is to become of them
Questions such as “Am I really safe? Will my abuser find me again? Are my loved ones safe? are all normal questions built in situations of fear.
Below are resources and ways to help you find safety and resources if you are a victim of domestic violence
- National Domestic Violence Hotline | Get Help Today | 1-800-799-7233
-National Dating Abuse Helpline 1-866-331-9474 www.loveisrespect.org
National Center for Victims of Crime 1-202-467-8700 www.victimsofcrime.org
Futures Without Violence: The National Health Resource Center on Domestic Violence 1-888-792-2873 www.futureswithoutviolence.org
National Center on Domestic Violence, Trauma & Mental Health 1-312-726-7020 ext. 2011 www.nationalcenterdvtraumamh.org
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To Speak or Not to Speak
When abuse occurs against a black women, she is less likely to be believed or supported. This perception that black women or girls are less likely to be victimized………In what reality?
Because black women are seen as dehumanized and left without legal help, they are easier targets and left without support. If they speak up will they truly get the help they need?
In areas of predominant African American demographic, the outcome of legal action is taken differently.
As an Intern for Passaic County Prosecutors Office, I have seen a case like this with my own eyes. It is very sad because the victim can have legal help right in front of them, however they turn a blind eye because she is a black women.
So this goes to show the battle African American women face when seeking legal action in domestic violence cases.
https://www.aclu.org/blog/racial-justice/race-and-criminal-justice/legal-system-has-failed-black-girls-women-and-non
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Outcome Vs. Reality
The killing of Dr.Tamera O’Neal is a perfect example of domestic violence outcome and reality.
O’Neal was shot and killed six times by her fiance, who she was engaged for a year before calling off the wedding.
The altercation began as an argument in the hospital parking lot, but shortly after things escalated. Oneal’s fiance began to open fire and killing two people before killing her.
The sad thing about this case is if O’neal would have asked for help, the police would more than likely turn her away. The color of her skin would play a huge role in the amount of help given.
Black women are seen as deserving of harm, and have been dehumanized; they are left without legal action in domestic situations.
#https://mic.com/articles/192576/mercy-hospital-chicago-shooting-tamara-oneal-juan-lopez.G9HW6JXLV
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Domestic Violence in the African American Community
African American Women experience domestic violence at home, school and even the workplace. The attacker may not always be physical, but the mental and emotional is just as bad.
The video above is a primary example of what Masked Love looks like. Not everything that glitters is gold. This women believed that her partner would love her and not harm her; he did both in a betraying way.
40% of black women are physically abused by their partner. Survey shows us that 39.7% of women are victims of intimate homicide partner abuse
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Moving Forward
Five steps for dealing with Domestic Abuse
Domestic abuse and violence are a sad but common truth that affects many people. The healing process can be different for everyone, below are five ways to help make the healing process easier.
· Visit your doctor: A visit to the doctor is important especially to check for any signs of depression and anxiety and deal with these.
· Meditation: Finding peace even for a little bit each day can help heal emotional wounds. Meditating can help a victim find the inner peace they may be missing.
· Call a hotline: Calling a domestic abuse hotline can be very helpful. It can be easier to vent to a stranger about personal issues sometimes rather than a family member or friend. A hotline can also help with any safety issues or concerns. (National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1−800−799−7233)
· Space: A very important part of healing is making sure that you as a victim have space from your abuser. This ensures safety and also helps to begin the process of moving on.
· Find a hobby: Finding or even re-finding a hobby that one has passion for can really help with the healing process. It can help relieve anxiety and increase happiness and passion that a victim may have been missing for a while.
~ Written By Special Feature Alexandra Lewinska
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Why do they hurt children?
Unfortunately when it comes to Domestic Violence, children experience or are exposed to abuse just like adults. They may see or hear their parent or loved ones being abused, or sometimes experience abuse directly.
With this encounter, children are most likely affected emotionally, physically, or even mentally.
For children experiencing domestic violence, not all react the same. Some encounter may be more traumatic, while others react to different traumatic stressors.
Here are a list of Short term and Long Term effects on children encountering domestic violence.
Short Term:
- Anxiety
- Nightmares/Sleeplessness
- Increased aggression or Increased anxiety from being away from parents.
Long Term:
- Behavior problems in Adolescence
- Emotional disabilities in Adulthood
In the end, the traumatic stress of DV against children has affected them in there ability to perform and concentrate in school. All of these issues impact children and affect them negatively in the future.
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In Tune With Your Emotions
Have you ever put emotional and physical abuse in two different categories? Believing that one is worse then the other? Well I’m here to tell you.. they are ONE in the SAME.
Emotional abuse is often considered not as bad a physical abuse but it is. Emotional abuse stems from words that could hurt just like a punch.
Many men and women who are battered suffer from emotional abuse, which is no less destructive the physical abuse. The goal behind emotional abuse is to bring down your self esteem, lessen your self worth and even your independence.
Emotional abuse includes verbal abuse such as name-calling, yelling, shaming, and even isolation.
Some common signs of emotional abuse include:
- Humiliation and putting you down in front of others.
- Regularly demean or disregard your opinions, ideas, suggestions or needs.
- Try to control you or treat you like a child or less then them.
- Regularly point out your flaws, mistakes or shortcomings.
- Blame you for their unhappiness or life flaws.
Though the list goes on, just know that emotional abuse can be just as damaging as physical abuse. The minds and well being of men and women are at stake.
Pay attention..YES! Words do HURT!
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Let’s Not Forget The Men
In our society domestic violence against men is HIGHLY overlooked. I emphasize highly because many people only pin point domestic violence against women.
Though domestic violence against women is important, so is domestic violence against men.
My goal in this post is to shed light on this overlooked topic!
According to Huffingtonpost about three million men are abused each year or one man in america is abused every 37.8 seconds.
The video posted below is just a brief scenario on what domestic violence against men looks like.... Some photos may be graphic.
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Male victims deal with self doubt the same way female victims do.
Usually male victims are afraid to seek help because they are afraid they will be taken as a joke. Male abuse is no different from female abuse. In many cases, males who are abused WILL NOT fight back. Due to the simple fact that they refuse to hit a woman!!
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Signs of Abuse
Have you ever thought that physical abuse was the only kind of abuse? Have you ever been afraid to realize the signs even when it’s in front of you? Well here are the true signs of abuse that YOU can identify..
When it comes to the one you love, you never want to think they are capable of being abusive. When they tell you they love you and flatter you, you never imagined they could be so harmful to you.
Sometimes deep down people can show signs of abuse and we just avoid the truth.
People who are being abused may feel..
1. Afraid of their partner or anxious around their partner.
2. Listen/ Does everything their partner tells them to do.
3. Receives frequent or harassing phone calls from their partner to check in on what they are doing.
Signs of Physical abuse..
1. Multiple injuries that are seen but described as “accidents” or using excuses like I fell.
2 Missing work, school or being away from family/friends to stay hidden.
3. Wearing clothes that hide any bruises or scars.
If you suspect You are being abused or someone else is, SAY SOMETHING! Don’t sit on it. You could be the change in your life or someone else .
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Love shouldn’t look like THIS
*FEAR
*HURT
*MISUNDERSTANDING
*HELPLESS
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Sometimes Love is not Enough!
On average, nearly 20 people per minute are physically abused by an intimate partner in the United States.- according to NCADV Statistics
Words used by abusers are used to control and hurt their lover.
Threats- “I’ll kill you or kill myself to make you stay.... GUILT!
Beating- Gives Power over YOU & makes him feel like a Man.
Love does not hurt YOU.
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This Clip is the start of who Hannah Baker is. She gives us an inside look on life before and reasons why she wanted to end her life.
Hannah wanted to be heard, but no one would LISTEN! Her actions were her VOICE!
As sad and as crazy as this may seem, On average, there are 321,500 victims (age 12 or older) of rape and sexual assault each year in the United States. According to rainn.org
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13 Reasons Why
In this emotional series, this brings to the light what being afraid to speak up can do to a young girl going through sexual and emotional assault - Meet Hannah Baker!
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Speak up and share your story. Don’t be afraid to speak YOUR peace.
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Welcome To Your Safe Haven
Our Silent Cry a blog site that brings awareness to domestic violence and sexual assault. Many times we over look how much this really affects our society and how this plays a big part in the lives of many women and children-even our men. My goal is to bring awareness and give a safe place to those who may feel alone and hopeless. Just know there is a light at the end of the tunnel and you are the light in your darkest situation.
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