Campaign
Domestic abuse can hurt even when it's over!
Lizbe
Popularity
This is the 15th most popular campaign
My campaign is to make domestic abuse less of a taboo subject,so much so that the sufferes are too afraid to talk about it. I myself was a victem of abuse and I know now that it was not right. But so many people still live with the emotional scars that have been left by their torment. I want to create a safe enviroment for people to talk about domestic abuse.Somewhere where they wont have to worry about being judged,somewhere where they can talk to people who have similer stories,somewhere where they can completely open up and let it out. I have a great network of friends that have helped me through tough times,now I want to help others. I want all sufferers of domestic abuse to know.You are not alone! And yes,it is ok to cry. But hopefully I can have a tissue and a hug ready for you.
Comments
i myself have never personally been a victim of domestic violence, but i have been witness. my best friend was with a guy who was charming up to the point he had a drink, or she pissed him off, then he would get aggressive. not always did he hit her, at times just shout. others he would push her, the pushing fuelled his anger and sometimes it would get to the point he punched, kicked, knocked over or headbutted her. she would always forgive him. this wasn't the worst part. the rest of the group would never take sides, or express their opinion in the wrongness of it. this made her life all the more difficult as she would have no choice but to be around him if she wanted to see her friends. i want everyone to take notice of the wrongness in such actions and make victims lives easier.
frankie, 30 April 2010 19:13
Hi Lizbe Just thoght I'd let you know that we're currently looking for our next lot of Battlefronters. if you are still interested, please get in touch via the link on the front page of the website or e-mail me direct. Cheers, Angie
Angie Cox, 11 March 2010 11:00
hey lizbe i also have a campaign to help with domestic violence ( and self harm ) and was wondering if you wanted to work together on our campaigns ? x if you wanna find me just type in the search box joe manning
joe, 13 June 2009 20:57
I agree that domestic violence must be opened up for discussion. It is such a taboo subject that professionals are steering as far away from it as possible. I don't think that they are doing enough for victims (or survivors as they are referred to) especially as i agree, it will have long term effects. I myself, together with my two other siblings were younger at the time that my mother went through a heavy form of domestic violence, and it does not only effect the victim, it also affects the children psychologically. Never have I heard of any form of councelling or help to overcome the trauma, for neither my mum or myself and my siblings. It's disgraceful! I realise that the subject is a long and ongoing issue to deal with, however I do believe that raising awareness will help make this less of an issue to talk about and more of an issue to professionals.
Zoe, 24 November 2008 22:35
i myself have never personally been a victim of domestic violence, but i have been witness. my best friend was with a guy who was charming up to the point he had a drink, or she pissed him off, then he would get aggressive. not always did he hit her, at times just shout. others he would push her, the pushing fuelled his anger and sometimes it would get to the point he punched, kicked, knocked over or headbutted her. she would always forgive him. this wasn't the worst part. the rest of the group would never take sides, or express their opinion in the wrongness of it. this made her life all the more difficult as she would have no choice but to be around him if she wanted to see her friends. i want everyone to take notice of the wrongness in such actions and make victims lives easier.
frankie, 30 April 2010 19:13