Today I present to you my Audiomentary called Behind Closed Doors. The song track you hear is from Christina Aguilera titled I'm Okay. The Audiomentary is about the violent abuse her mother and Christina endured for many years by her father, and how she was affected by the abuse.
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These poems were written by survivors of domestic abuse. They reflect their fear,
pain, confusion, grief, and other emotions experienced as a result of domestic violence.
The Black Velvet Glove
The hardest to bear isn't the slap or the shove,
It's the sting of the words, like a black velvet glove.
It tears at your soul and your heart cracks in two,
What you've become is not really you.
You know that you're good, and you know that you're kind,
But you feel like you're going out of your mind.
The look of disgust, the names and the sneers,
Has this really been going on all these years?
It started so small, just a fight... some name calling,
You couldn't see the black hole into which you were falling.
He took all your dignity, who you were, and your pride,
In your shame and your pain, all you could do was hide.
Hide the fact that the man who promised you love,
Took it back and replaced it with the black velvet glove.
By: "C"
Stop The Violence
Written in celebration of my freedom and dedicated to a face from the past.
She was a shell
Empty and alone
Where could she go?
Who could she tell?
Was easier to stay
To accept defeat
Everyone told her
That's the way it should be.
They all looked away
and left her alone
they turned their heads
to any broken bones
They told her to be strong
for that was the plan
Her only goal
should be to please her man
She did her best
She gave it her all
When asked "What happened?"
She said
"Oh, Just a fall"
Years went by
she learned to adapt
she learned how not
to make him mad
She learned how to please
Just what to say
She learned to make sure
HE had a good day
Those looking on could not see?
Would not see?
The pain that was so deep inside of me
Was it easier to just look away?
Distance and time
closed for me
there was a hand that
could be reached
A hand with a face
from the past
A hand that only for a
short time would last
I held on to that hand
with all my might
I pulled myself up
I learned how to fight
A year has past
And now I see
just how wonderful
life should be
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Voices to stop domestic violence is my latest audiomentary.
During the years there has been shows like Oprah, Montel Williams, Access Hollywood, and Entertainment Tonight, juust to mention a few that have produced many shows on this topic of domestic abuse.
The guests that have appeared to speak out have been been robin Gibbons a victim of domestic violence, Jennifer Alba who is involved in an organization called v day, and public activist Kevin Powell has become
a very outspoken critic of violence against women and girls
With their voices I have created a strong message that its time to end this vicious cycle of abuse.
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If you know someone whom you think is being abused - a friend, family member, co-worker,
client, - please consider contacting one of the agencies listed
below
1. What is domestic violence?
Domestic violence is abuse that happens in a personal relationship. It can happen
between past or current partners, spouses, or boyfriends and girlfriends.
Domestic violence affects men and women of any ethnic group, race, or religion; gay
or straight; rich or poor; teen, adult, or elderly. But most of its victims are women.
In fact, 1 in 4 women will be a victim at some point.
Read on http://www.webmd.com/mental-health/tc/domestic-violence-topic-overview
2. National Statistics
1 in 4 women will experience domestic violence during her lifetime.
Both men and women can be victims of domestic violence, but by far, the majority
of survivors are women. In 2001, women accounted for 85 percent of the victims of
intimate partner violence (588,490 total) as compared to 15 percent for men victims.
To continue http://www.centeragainstdv.org/what/statistics/index.html
3. The effects of domestic violence on children
Domestic violence affects every member of the family, including the children. Family
violence creates a home environment where children live in constant fear.
Children who witness family violence are affected in ways similar to children who
are physically abused.. They are often unable to establish nurturing bonds with either
parent Children are at greater risk for abuse and neglect if they live in a violent
home.
For more http://www.acadv.org/children.html
4. Ten Warning Signs
of an Abusive Relationship.
1. History of discipline problems.
2.Blames you for his/her anger.
3. Serious drug or alcohol use.
4. History of violent behavior.
5. Threatens others regularly.
Learnmore tips http://www.jenniferann.org/dating_violence_risks.htm
5. Kevin Powell is widely considered one of Americas most important voices in these
early years of the 21st century.
He is a political activist, poet, journalist, essayist, hip hop historian,
public speaker, and entrepreneur. Kevin has become
a very outspoken critic of violence against women and girls, of violence in general,
and he has been at the forefront of the movement to redefine American manhood away
from sexism and violence.
Given all the hype and controversy around Chris Brown's alleged beating of Rihanna, Kevin has posted an essay that he has written all about male violence against females.
Read post http://www.huffingtonpost.com/kevin-powell/rihannachris-brown-ending_b_166367.html
6. How to Help Someone who is Experiencing Domestic Violence
This information is gender-specific because that is the reality of domestic
violence relationships.
Read on https://www.msu.edu/~safe/facts/how_to_help.htm
7. Staying Safe
This web site will provide tips for keeping yourself and your family members safe, in various
situations and stages of abuse.
Get more info http://www.womenslaw.org/simple.php?sitemap_id=3
8. If you need help or know someone who does, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline
at 800-799-SAFE and learn more at http://www.ndvh.org/
9. Men Stopping Violence: Educating and Advocating for Change
http://www.menstoppingviolence.org/index.php
10. Loveisrespect.org
The National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline provides resources and
support to teens, parents, friends, family and the general public, including a 24-hour
telephone helpline and a website. Designed to help address teen dating abuse, the
website offers expert advice, peer counseling, information and other support services.
http://www.loveisnotabuse.com/
11. Verizons HopeLine Phone Program.
The HopeLine phone recycling program collects and donates wireless phones & equipment
to assist victims of domestic violence.
Find current HopeLine partners and learn how Verizon Wireless works with elder abuse
prevention and law enforcement agencies.
http://aboutus.vzw.com/communityservice/hopeLinePartnerships.html
12. Are you searching for a place where you can become everything that you were meant
to be? Womensselfesteem.com
offers Self-confidence and self-help tips & strategies! We deal with
emotional issues
such as jealousy, abuse, fear, alcoholism, addiction,
stress
, toxic relationships,
body image
and more.You will find real life stories from women that have been there and survived
it. Find out more http://www.womensselfesteem.com/index.html
13. Tune in to hear a wonderful show called My Life My Soul hosted by Yvette Attaud-Jones on Blog Talk Radio.
P.S.A. Message http://lifesavers.fileave.com/My%20Life%20My%20Soul.mp3
The show is about The Unspoken Journey Of Life After Domestic Abuse
Click to listen http://www.blogtalkradio.com/mylifemysoul
14. The Mayor's Office to Combat Domestic Violence (OCDV) and the Department of Youth
and Community Development (DYCD) have teamed up to educate young people on dating
violence in New York City.
http://www.nyc.gov/html/ocdv/html/home/home.shtml
15. Recommended Reading
This list of books, which can be found at your local library, can help victims, their
families, and friends with resources to support themselves and one another through
difficult situations.
http://www.cafelaw.com/domviolbks.html
Books & Videos on Domestic Violence
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I'm so glad to announce that this year www.bloggle.me has teamed up with blogger unite to bring awareness to this epicdemic problem of domestic violence that is happening to families all across america , and beyond. As a together we can change the world ambassador i immediately jumped on board with www.bloggersunite.org to support them with this project, and help get the word out. This is my mission to make a difference in the world
I havent directly been a victim but at the same time I feel that Ive lived the physical, emotional, and mental abuses from the heartbreaking stories of my best friend who has been the victim of domestic violence for such a very long time.
This topic of domestic violence really hits home for me because for many years i have seen my very best friend who i love as a sister live with this violence in her own life. What I've noticed during all these years is that there are different faces of abuse and all of them are destructive which in the end destroy many families.
The terrible fears i have is one day to turn on the news and hear that someone had been killed over a domestic dispute and for that victim to be my friend.
Moreover, what so sad is how the children are affected mentally as well as emotionally. Experts on this topic have said that the children exposed to this kind of violence in the home usually act out the same negative behaviors in their own relationship.
Its time to break the silence to break this vicious cycle of domestic vilence once and for all. We need your help to win this fight. On Saturday I will like to present to the blogger unite community and my subscribers of posterous several Audiomentaries that I have created Called behind closed doors and Voices by N.V.R. Productions.
Parents discretion is advised. Strong language may not be suitable for children.
please join us in supporting domestic violence this saturday may 9 at
http://www.bloggersunite.org/event/domestic-violence-awareness-day
The posting of my Audiomentaries will go live at 3:00 pm est.
Domestic violence should not happen to anybody, ever.
Maybe you have lived with abuse, maybe it happened just once;
maybe you work or live next to someone who is being abused right now.
Whatever the situation it is Saturdays Bloggle post and My Audiomentary will provide you how and where to get help.
Stay Tuned!
A message from an anonymous survivor http://lifesavers.fileave.com/anonymous%20survivor.mp3
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Here is a very profound song from Pink called Family Portrait that I would like to share with you today which relates to Domestic Violence. The story in this song is about living the nightmare of Domestic violence through the childrens eyes, and how it has affected them emotionally.
Food for Thought
We can
all take responsibility for helping to bring about change, and keeping
our
friends and colleagues safe from domestic violence
Domestic Violence is everbodys business
Share a smile with those who are sad.
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Domestic Violence Awareness Day...
Saturday, May 9th 2009. This is going to be an all day event.
On May 9 I will be launching here on Posterous my audiomentary on Domestic Vilence called Behind Closed Doors. Stay tuned! Its Exlusive!
The audiomentary will only be posted for this event. Dont miss it!
The countdown is on
Food for thought
The first step toward success is taken when you refuse to be a captive of the environment
in which you first find yourself.
By Mark Caine author
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