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I Have Seen Domestic Violence

How My Mom Got Those Bruises. </3

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Written on September 6th, 2011
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Age: 26-30
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  • swimmingswan

    seen all this when i was a kid , seen my mom getting hurt all the time there was nothing i could do . in those times women just had to put up with , that was the irish law

    Nov 12, 2011
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  • swimmingswan

    there are tougher laws on this now and lots of help and support , please go get it , get help

    Nov 12, 2011
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  • A7979

    Yes, but I am hoping with all of my heart that it never happens again.



    Stay strong, baby girl. Dial 911 if it ever happens again. Call for help for your mom.

    Sep 16, 2011
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  • A7979

    I grew up watching it too. I went through it as a married mother. Chances are your mom as complex PTSD, stockholm syndrome, low self esteem, and is codependent. If the police can get her to a domestic violence center, the center can "detox" her.



    She needs to detox from the relationship. Call the police. Ask for help. Tell the police you want out of there. If your mom goes back, tell them you don't want to go. It is hard hard hard HARD thing to go through but you mom deserves better. You deserve to feel safe in your house.



    I wish I could give you a hug, wipe away your tears, and tell you everything is okay. I can't do that. Just keep staying strong and know that if you do break down it is okay too.



    Pull up a song by Atmosphere called "Last to say" on youtube. Listen to it. Ask your mom to come listen to it (when your dad isn't around). Tell her "please don't stay."

    Sep 9, 2011
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  • A7979

    The police may take you, your sister, and your mom to a shelter for battered women. It's okay. They are there to help. Let them help.



    Break the silence. Tell.

    Sep 9, 2011
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  • A7979

    I was in your mom's position. Tell! Tell someone, tell anyone, tell everyone. Just tell!



    Next time your father hits her, dial 911. I know it will be hard but that is the only way to help your mom. You shouldn't have to throw things at him to get him to stop. Your mother shouldn't take the abuse.



    Dial 911, tell them your daddy is hitting your mommy again and you are afraid and your mommy is hurt. Tell them to come. Tell them you are afraid.



    Tell.

    Sep 9, 2011
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  • themaster29b

    I feel for you, I did not like hearing this. There should be someone who can help.

    Sep 7, 2011
    2 likes