Comments on: Marilyn French’s Characters Speak to Me

By: Ruth

Ruth — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 19:00:18 +0000

I think that I am in a violent relationship. But I really cant leave I dont know what to do. This is a bad situation

By: Ellen

Ellen — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 06:48:15 +0000

I also thank you for validating what I’ve long suspected, that I too am a victim of domestic violence. Because mine comes in the verbal form, I wasn’t sure. Just tonight I was haranged by my husband because my choice of words was ‘negative.’ I was saying something jokingly, but because I was dumb enough to start it with the words, “Don’t dare tell,” I was instantly stopped with a glare and angry response “what are you telling me not to dare doing?” I was trying to jokingly say “don’t dare tell John we threw away the dry pork chops, because he loved them so much, he’d have retrieved them from our garbage.” A nasty arguement ensured in which I was told I’m always negative and saying negative things. If I’d been given the chance to say more than 3 words, he’d have found out I was joking. I’m constantly belittled, told how dumb I am (even though many times he’ll say something I did or said was brilliant–go figure). I don’t know if I should say “fortunately” or “unfortunately,” my memory on many things is bad or short–maybe that in itself is self-protection. Is there a forum or chat room on this website where we can tell our story and get feedback from others’ experiences?

By: angela

angela — Sat, 26 Dec 2009 18:05:46 +0000

As a survivor of domestic violence I still can feel the shame, guilt and shattered dreams from my experience. The secrets and the slow chipping away at my self esteem until I was paralyzed to take any action became the bottom to begin living in the meantime. In the meantime I needed rebuild the connection with my spirit through meditation and reiki and developed strength of thought and courage through exercising and creating a stronger body. This gave me the ability to start taking tiny baby steps forward and focusing on the solution. I thank everyone who speaks out against domestic violence and today I too speak out and help others in the way that I have been helped through workshops, seminars and individual coaching. Thank-you for being here.

By: Debbie

Debbie — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 17:43:41 +0000

I have the amazing privilege of working with Marala Scott on promoting her moving & provocative story of a family’s experience with domestic violence. Marala is an incredible woman who has used her horrific childhood to Help Educate & Alter Lives and prevent domestic violence. Marala is sharing her message of the “Indicators of Abuse” at colleges, high schools, and women’s shelters across the country. Now Oprah Winfrey is saluting this amazing woman. Please help us continue to promote this important message by commenting on Oprah’s website. Be sure to mention Marala’s name and the “Indicators Of Abuse.” We appreciate your support!