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This is what Domestic Violence looks like

November 25, 2016Linda AndersonFAMILYNo Comments

Today is White Ribbon Day which aims to stop violence towards women. It is reported in New Zealand that 1 in 3 women experience physical and/or sexual violence from a partner in their lifetime. In Australia it is reported that “Between 80 and 100 Australian women die at the hands of their male partners every year – and a  woman in Australia is more likely to be killed in her own home by her male partner than anywhere else or by anyone else.”  (*The ABS Personal Safety Survey 2006)

These kinds of statistics are horrifying and as the mother of three daughters I wish nothing more than to see these statistics change significantly.

Domestic Violence takes many forms, it is not just a man physically beating a woman. All forms of domestic violence are devastating to a woman, her confidence, and her well-being. Domestic violence is not limited to a single socio-economic group, a particular suburb or ethnic background.

You probably have a friend right now suffering domestic abuse but you don’t know it, they are experts of maintaining the “public facade” … hiding what happens behind closed doors.

A dear friend of mine recently confided in me that she was a victim of domestic abuse, and had been for the 6 years I had known her. I had absolutely no idea until that moment and it broke my heart to discover she had been suffering for so long. That conversation was a turning point for her. She has now left this abusive relationship with her two children. My beautiful friend, if you are reading this … you know who you are, I love you heaps, and I am so proud of you. You are an amazing woman and deserve the very best life has to offer.

I recently picked up a brochure at my local medical centre which describes all the different forms domestic abuse takes. I wanted to share this with you as a way of increasing awareness.

 

 

Domestic Violence looks like this

 

 

If you are experiencing any of these I implore you to seek help and support. Nobody deserves to be treated this way, especially you.

 

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