Comments on: President Obama Issues Domestic Violence Awareness Month Proclamation

By: Carolyn Lee

Carolyn Lee — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 20:03:50 +0000

I am a survivor of physical, verbal, & emotional abuse by my mother (actually tried to kill me twice); the
counselor said the terminology for the way my mother treated me was “soul murder”. I jumped out of the frying pan into the fire when I married a man who turned out to be an abusive alcoholic. Strangely
enough, my counselor said that also isn’t uncommon-as abuse victims have such low self-esteem they
make poor choices. The bright side–I am a survivor!! It took years, but I ‘detached’ from my mother;my
husband did get sober & I looked in the mirror and said, “No more! I’m OK, I’m a good person & I’m not
a door mat any more!” It’s been an interesting path, but the end result is sooo worth the effort. I like who
I am today, & never dreamed I’dbe able to say anything like that. As far as Obama–honey,the change has to start with YOU. I’m sorry if that sounds cruel or snotty, but I know for a fact that you have to at least
start the ‘rescue’ wheels in motion yourself. That’s where the self-esteem comes from! “I did it!” just
feels so much better than so-and-so did it for me, because I couldn’t. Think about it.

By: michelle

michelle — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 21:24:40 +0000

THIS IS A DISGRACE.. OBAMA PRETENDS TO BE A FAMILY MAN ITS ALL A BIG CROCK F CRAP.. MY ALMOST 3 YEAR OLD ALMOST DIED IN A ABUSERS CARE..HE IS STILL THERE BECAUSE OBAMA DOES NOT CARE.. I WROTE 16 LETTERS I MAILED HIM PHOTOS OF THE ABUSE . HE SAID TOUGH CRAP LADY .. MY HUSBAND ACUTALLY BURNT THIS CHILD WITH A CIGGERETTE. THIS NATION BETTER WAKE UP THESE MEN LIE TO GET THAT SEAT IN THE WHITE HOUSE THEY DO NOT GIVE A CRAP ABOUT YOU OR YOUR PROBLEMS SO DONT KID YOURSELVES…….

By: michelle

michelle — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 21:21:12 +0000

OUR PRESIDENT LIES HE DOES NOT CARE IF CHILDREN ARE ABUSED..TRUST ME I WROTE HIM 16 LETTERS THAT I WAS BEATEN KICKED IN THE STOMACH WHILE PREGNANT,SHOT GUN HELD TO MY FACE,, THIS MAN BEAT MY 2 YR OLD AND BURNT HIM WITH A CIGGERETTE…OBAMA DES NOT CARE… HE DOESNT CARE I SENT HIM PHOTOS OF THIS ABUSE…

By: HotlineAdmin_RE

HotlineAdmin_RE — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 08:56:58 +0000

Stephanie,
I went ahead and removed your email address for safety reasons, in accordance with our community guidelines which can be found here http://www.thehotline.org/community-guidelines. You are always welcome to call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE. We are available 24/7 and are completely anonymous and confidential. An advocate on the Hotline could look up local domestic violence agencies in your area, who may be able to talk to you about how to get involved or volunteer.

HotlineAdvocate_RE

By: Stephanie

Stephanie — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 02:41:24 +0000

oh wow… i was in a situation similar to that but never got shot but i’m sure that was the next thing.. How did you find groups in your area to speak out about domestic violence?

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By: Hotlineadvocate_MB

Hotlineadvocate_MB — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 20:11:23 +0000

Therese,

Thank you for sharing your thoughts and support in regards to domestic violence. It sounds like you were in a terrible situation, but found a way to get safe and use your experience to educate and promote a life without violence. Thank you for contacting us.

Hotlineadvocate_MB

By: Therese ☮ & ♥

Therese ☮ & ♥ — Sun, 09 Oct 2011 04:44:15 +0000

I’m so very happy to see this!! Am sharing with everyone I know! Being a victim of Criminal Domestic Violence myself, (I was shot between the eyes, Literally!) I have devoted my Life’s Work to promote Change and help BREAK THE SILENCE! STOP THE VIOLENCE! ☮ & ♥

By: janie

janie — Sat, 08 Oct 2011 17:23:47 +0000

This is good news that our President see how important this subject is.. and it’s right on time because it’s also Breast Cancer Month.