Comments on: Chris Brown Guilty Plea http://www.thehotline.org/2009/07/chris-brown-guilty-plea/ 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or TTY 1-800-787-3224 Fri, 10 Feb 2012 03:44:44 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Linda http://www.thehotline.org/2009/07/chris-brown-guilty-plea/comment-page-1/#comment-166 Linda Wed, 15 Jul 2009 18:38:49 +0000 http://www.ndvh.org/?p=870#comment-166 It is very sad, the stories about abuse, everywhere in this world, someone has a sad abusive story to tell...it seems to never end...we lie to ourselves everyday that the abuser loves us, and can change???? Running away, avoiding, getting help from organizations, family, friends, even death does not help...the scars are deep, lifelong, devastating, and sometimes never-ending...breaking the cycle of abuse, it seems will never happen, sometimes things get better, but, only for a little while, until the next episode, in my life, I can only trust God, and myself....its safer alone It is very sad, the stories about abuse, everywhere in this world, someone has a sad abusive story to tell…it seems to never end…we lie to ourselves everyday that the abuser loves us, and can change???? Running away, avoiding, getting help from organizations, family, friends, even death does not help…the scars are deep, lifelong, devastating, and sometimes never-ending…breaking the cycle of abuse, it seems will never happen, sometimes things get better, but, only for a little while, until the next episode, in my life, I can only trust God, and myself….its safer alone

]]> By: Diana http://www.thehotline.org/2009/07/chris-brown-guilty-plea/comment-page-1/#comment-164 Diana Tue, 14 Jul 2009 16:09:00 +0000 http://www.ndvh.org/?p=870#comment-164 Hello! y name is Diana and I have a few commentsto tell. I wasabused by my exhusband for 16 years. I was beaten bad enough to be put in the hospital numerous times and I finally said enough one day when he went after my children while on a drunken rampage. I was scared to death but with the support and love from family and friends. My children are now 23, 21, @ almost 20 years old. we are all doing great we have no contact with my exhusband and I have two wonderful grandchild . Agrandson that is 4 and a granddaughter that is 8 months old. Have faith stay strong and get out while you are able to.. There is help out there when you are ready. Hello! y name is Diana and I have a few commentsto tell.
I wasabused by my exhusband for 16 years. I was beaten bad enough to be put in the hospital numerous times and I finally said enough one day when he went after my children while on a drunken rampage. I was scared to death but with the support and love from family and friends. My children are now 23, 21, @ almost 20 years old. we are all doing great we have no contact with my exhusband and I have two wonderful grandchild . Agrandson that is 4 and a granddaughter that is 8 months old. Have faith stay strong and get out while you are able to.. There is help out there when you are ready.

]]> By: Tamara http://www.thehotline.org/2009/07/chris-brown-guilty-plea/comment-page-1/#comment-162 Tamara Tue, 07 Jul 2009 10:52:42 +0000 http://www.ndvh.org/?p=870#comment-162 Elizabeth, If you feel able to talk to someone, please consider calling the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233. They are available 24/7 and are completely anonymous and confidential. Just the act of speaking to someone about your situation and your options may help you. Be well and safe, you and your children. Tammy Elizabeth,

If you feel able to talk to someone, please consider calling the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233. They are available 24/7 and are completely anonymous and confidential. Just the act of speaking to someone about your situation and your options may help you.

Be well and safe, you and your children.

Tammy

]]> By: Tamara http://www.thehotline.org/2009/07/chris-brown-guilty-plea/comment-page-1/#comment-161 Tamara Tue, 07 Jul 2009 10:41:16 +0000 http://www.ndvh.org/?p=870#comment-161 Karin, You may find some resources at http://www.janedoe.org/ (The Massachusetts Coalition Against Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence). This page--http://www.janedoe.org/safety/safety_dv_shelters.htm--lists shelters and programs all around Mass. As the NDVH Admin says, the internet is not secure. To talk with someone about your options in MA, call SafeLink at 1-877-785-2020. It's available 24 hours, is free, multilingual, and can help you with all sorts of things. Be well and safe, Karin. Tammy Karin,

You may find some resources at http://www.janedoe.org/ (The Massachusetts Coalition Against Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence). This page–http://www.janedoe.org/safety/safety_dv_shelters.htm–lists shelters and programs all around Mass.

As the NDVH Admin says, the internet is not secure. To talk with someone about your options in MA, call SafeLink at 1-877-785-2020. It’s available 24 hours, is free, multilingual, and can help you with all sorts of things.

Be well and safe, Karin.

Tammy

]]> By: Elizabeth http://www.thehotline.org/2009/07/chris-brown-guilty-plea/comment-page-1/#comment-160 Elizabeth Tue, 07 Jul 2009 05:11:46 +0000 http://www.ndvh.org/?p=870#comment-160 Does anyone believe that an abuser can really change his (in this case his) abusive behavior with help? My husband has voluntarily joined a domestic abuser program and says he wants to get better...but I am struggling to hold on because I don't know if change is really possible or if I am just in denial or what. Any thoughts? Does anyone believe that an abuser can really change his (in this case his) abusive behavior with help? My husband has voluntarily joined a domestic abuser program and says he wants to get better…but I am struggling to hold on because I don’t know if change is really possible or if I am just in denial or what. Any thoughts?

]]> By: Elizabeth http://www.thehotline.org/2009/07/chris-brown-guilty-plea/comment-page-1/#comment-159 Elizabeth Tue, 07 Jul 2009 05:09:17 +0000 http://www.ndvh.org/?p=870#comment-159 Karin, I am in a similar situation although my children are 2 and 1. I think about leaving my husband often but always talk myself out of it. I am worried that my children will continue to age and be in this toxic environment. I hope that you find the resources you need to leave. Best of luck. Keep yourself and your children safe. Karin,
I am in a similar situation although my children are 2 and 1. I think about leaving my husband often but always talk myself out of it. I am worried that my children will continue to age and be in this toxic environment. I hope that you find the resources you need to leave. Best of luck. Keep yourself and your children safe.

]]> By: hotlineadmin_RH http://www.thehotline.org/2009/07/chris-brown-guilty-plea/comment-page-1/#comment-158 hotlineadmin_RH Mon, 06 Jul 2009 12:49:33 +0000 http://www.ndvh.org/?p=870#comment-158 Thank you so much for having the courage to reach out and ask for help. Please consider calling the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233. We are open 24/7 and are completely anonymous and confidential. We would love to speak with you and help you find the resources you need to get safe. The internet is not a secure and anonymous place to have this kind of conversation so please call us when have a free moment to talk. ~NDVH Admin Thank you so much for having the courage to reach out and ask for help. Please consider calling the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233. We are open 24/7 and are completely anonymous and confidential. We would love to speak with you and help you find the resources you need to get safe. The internet is not a secure and anonymous place to have this kind of conversation so please call us when have a free moment to talk.

~NDVH Admin

]]> By: Karin http://www.thehotline.org/2009/07/chris-brown-guilty-plea/comment-page-1/#comment-157 Karin Sun, 05 Jul 2009 22:19:22 +0000 http://www.ndvh.org/?p=870#comment-157 Hello my name is Karin I am at the hands of a man who batters me I want to leave him right now if I only had the resources to do so, I have 3 children 13,7 &4 what can I do with so little money and no car I have a restraining order but he still finds the loophole I want to run with my children who I have full custody of I currently live in Massachusetts but Im willing to leave to go anywhere for the sake of my childrens safety and my one Please help us!!!!!!! Hello my name is Karin I am at the hands of a man who batters me I want to leave him right now if I only had the resources to do so, I have 3 children 13,7 &4 what can I do with so little money and no car I have a restraining order but he still finds the loophole I want to run with my children who I have full custody of I currently live in Massachusetts but Im willing to leave to go anywhere for the sake of my childrens safety and my one Please help us!!!!!!!

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