Always make your familial environment a safe and inviting place.
~ Asa Don Brown
Be an informed advocate and support.
May you begin living beyond.
Domestic violence rarely affects only those directly involved in the abusive relationship.
Domestic violence is any behavior involving physical, psychological, emotional, sexual or verbal abuse. It is any form of aggression intended to hurt, damage, or kill an intimate person.
Domestic violence is frequently excused when alcohol and other substances are involved.
Society has seldom considered the vicarious effects of domestic violence between partners on the lives of children.
...Studies have found that children who witness abuse are more likely to accept relationships that are abusive.
We are a society of excuses, shame and blame; we avoid accountability and often project our responsibility when involving domestic violence.
Domestic abusers and the abused need to develop healthy support systems...
No one wants to be entrapped by his or her addictive habit...
The lack of culpability of the perpetrator and his or her transference of blame onto alcohol or other substances only perpetuates the violent behaviors.
Be your best proponent, ally, and advocate.
It is essential that children who are directly or indirectly affected by domestic violence receive psychological care.
Addiction is not shameful. It is a disease.
~ Raju Mangrola