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I know it has been a while. I promised you a lot of things and then I disappeared. What had happened was … I was kidnapped.

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When is the baby coming?

4 Things to consider before asking When is the baby coming? Part of the We're Expecting Series on My Pocketful of Thoughts

When is the baby coming? Has this question been asked of you? Recently married? Or maybe you’ve been in a long committed relationship? You’re not a stranger from hearing about your plans to have a baby. Right? If not, don’t be surprised OR upset if everyone and YOUR mother starts bombarding you with this question. It is innocent enough to ask. I actually found myself asking a newly married couple a few days after their honeymoon, so . . . “When is the baby coming?” After Daniel and I got back from our honeymoon, a few couples opened up to us about their own personal experiences of baby conception. We learned that there are a few things to think about before asking about someone’s baby making progress. Read on for FOUR things to keep in mind  before asking, When is the baby coming?

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Couple SURVIVES after being chained together for 200 days!

Couple SURVIVES after being chained together for 200 days!

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Thoughts on Phaedra Parks and Apollo Nida #FixItJesus #RHOA

Phaedra & Apollo ... Can they work it out? #FixItJesus #RHOA

Did you catch the Real Housewives of Atlanta Reunion? All I saw in my Facebook newsfeed was #RHOA … I did appreciate those who did not give too much away in their status updates. Muchas Gracias! Do you believe that Phaedra and Apollo are working on their marriage? How about Apollo’s comments on his pending charges? Do you think that he built Kenya’s story line on the show? I know Kenya wasn’t the only person to be surprised by Apollo’s comments. What are your thoughts on the #RHOA reunion?

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Please don’t hurt me…

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How are you on this Wake Up Wednesday?  I hope you are safe and happy!  I know you are wondering what is up with the title of this blog, right?  Well, a few Sunday’s ago I wrote Marriage, For Better & Worse? Or Just For The Better?, how divorce has become so easy to do that most couples do not really work on their relationships.  However, there are a few instances where I would definitely say yes get the divorce.  Domestic Violence is definitely one of them.  I hope that if you are reading this, that you are not one of the many victims of this crime.  Some of us have been fortunate enough to have never experienced a moment in our lives where we feared danger to us or someone close to us.  Sadly, I’m sure a majority of us have had a personal experience or have witnessed one.  October is “Domestic Violence” month, so today I wanted to share some statistics I have learned, signs of domestic violence and information to seek help if you need it, or if you know someone who does.  If while reading this you feel you are in danger please hit the Bleeding Heart image to LEAVE NOW and be redirected to a safe site to search for kitchen curtains.

What is domestic abuse? Wikipedia.org defines it as: “Domestic violence, also known as domestic abuse, spousal abuse, child abuse or intimate partner violence (IPV), can be broadly defined as a pattern of abusive behaviors by one or both partners in an intimate relationship such as marriage, dating, family, friends or cohabitation.[1] Domestic violence has many forms including physical aggression (hitting, kicking, biting, shoving, restraining, slapping, throwing objects), or threats thereof; sexual abuse; emotional abuse; controlling or domineering; intimidation; stalking; passive/covert abuse (e.g., neglect); and economic deprivation.[1] Domestic violence may or may not constitute a crime, depending on local statutes, severity and duration of specific acts, and other variables. Alcohol consumption[2] and mental illness[3] can be co-morbid with abuse, and present additional challenges when present alongside patterns of abuse.

Statistics:

  • Every 15 seconds a woman is battered in the United States by her husband, boyfriend, or live-in-partner. (Source 1)
  • Domestic Violence is the leading cause of injury to women between the ages of 15 to 44, more common than automobile accidents, muggings and rapes combined according to findings by the former U.S. Surgeon General C. Everett Koop. (Source 1)
  • Other research has found that half of all women will experience some form of violence from their partners during marriage, and that one-third are battered repeatedly every year. (Source 1)
  • Drinking proceeds acts of family violence in 25 to 50% of all cases of domestic violence. (Source 1)
  • When I am asked why a man/woman doesn’t leave abuser I say: They stay because the fear of leaving is greater than the fear of staying. They will leave when the fear of staying is greater than the fear of leaving.( Rebecca J. Burns TheLastStraw)
  • Sexual violence, sexual coercion and dating violence are significant issues for young people though frequently unrecognized and even more often, untreated. (Source 2)
  • The Violence Against Women Act of 2005 was the first comprehensive federal legislation to address violence against women in the United States. (Source 2)
  • One of the most common reasons an abused woman stays in a relationship is because she is economically dependent on the abuser. (Source 3)
  •  Elder abuse is the maltreatment of an elderly or disabled person by a family member or caretaker. As with intimate partner violence and abuse, elder abuse can include physical, sexual, or psychological abuse; financial exploitation, and/or neglect, including the denial of basic needs such as food and medical care. (Source 3)
  • Child abuse, or child maltreatment, is an act by a parent, caretaker, sibling, family member, or other person that results in the physical or emotional harm or death of a child. Emotional abuse, neglect, physical abuse and sexual abuse are all different forms of child abuse. (Source 3)
  • One in 10 American couples engages in intimate partner violence each year. (Source 4)
  • Men and women initiate domestic violence at similar rates. (Source 4)
  • Partner aggression is often two-way. (Source 4)
  • Many factors contribute to domestic violence incidents. (Source 4)
  • Many victims of domestic violence face barriers to getting help. Men Specifically. (Source 4)

Warning Signs: From the Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence: 
 Does your partner:

    • constantly criticize you and your abilities as a spouse or partner, parent or employee?
    • behave in an over-protective manner or become extremely jealous?
    • threaten to hurt you, your children, pets, family members, friends or himself?
    • prevent you from seeing family or friends?
    • get suddenly angry or “lose his temper”?
    • destroy personal property or throw things around?
    • deny you access to family assets like bank accounts, credit cards, or the car, or control all finances and force you to account for what you spend?
    • use intimidation or manipulation to control you or your children?
    • hit, punch, slap, kick, shove, choke or bite you?
    • prevent you from going where you want to, when you want to, and with whomever you want to?
    • make you have sex when you don’t want to or do things sexually that you don’t want to do?
    • humiliate or embarrass you in front of other people?

 

It you answered “yes” to any of these questions, you may be a victim of domestic violence. You are not to blame and you are not alone…On their site if you need help or someone to talk to the number is 888-774-2900.

Get Help: (Source 5) SAFETY ALERT: If you are in danger, please call 911, your local hotline, or (in the U.S.) the National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233 or TTY 1-800-787-3224http://www.thehotline.org/  A nice feature of this website is the pop up window; the Quick Escape button, located at the top Right hand of each page on the website, redirects the user IMMEDIATELY to an unrated site.

 If you feel you are in danger PLEASE:

  • Tell a trusted friend, coworker or neighbor about your situation
  • Hide a bag at a neighbor or friend’s house with keys, identification, money and copies of important documents
  • Have a phone accessible at all times and know which numbers to call for help
“America is making steady progress in the national effort to curb intimate partner aggression.”
Until then,
I hope you are safe and happy!
djrelat7
PS: A shout out goes to The TJX Companies, Inc for underwriting the business style card that reads: “L O V E IS…caring, trusting, secure, accepting… IS NOT… Controlling what you do, who you see or where you go, stopping you from seeing your friends and family…Shoving, slapping, choking, hitting, intimidating or threatening you with weapons…
PSS: For your own reading you can find the information in this blog from the following links.
Source 1: Domestic Violence & Substance Abuse; Things You Need To Know
Source 2: Family Violence Prevention Fund
Source 3: Safe Horizon
Source 4: Seven Key Facts About Domestic Violence
Source 5: The Domestic Violence Awareness Month Project
For more information:
American Bar Association, Commission On Domestic Violence
Menstuff®
 
Male Abuse – Women Against Domestic Violence

Male Victims of Domestic Abuse

Domestic violence against men: Know the signs, seek help

A Hidden Crime: Domestic Violence Against Men Is a Growing Problem

Connecticut Judicial Branch, Law Libraries: Domestic Violence In Connecticut   http://www.jud.ct.gov/lawlib/Law/domesticviolence.htm

www.thehotline.org/

Upcoming quotes in October will be from: The Last Straw Blog

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Marriage, For Better & Worse? Or Just For The Better?

I just wanted to throw this question out there, WHAT DOES MARRIAGE MEAN TO YOU?

so many times i see couples split up in DIVORCE

so many times i see the guy who hits his wife and she STAYS