Watching the news broadcast this Tuesday morning brought tears to my eyes. A mother and her two young daughters were viciously murdered by an ex-boyfriend. I know all to well the danger of being in an abusive relationship and it only intensifies when a person leaves. Many people think that just leaving an abusive partner is the answer, but those of us who have been through it, know all too well the danger this entails. Statistics show that more deaths occur when a victim has left or has decided to leave. That is why I believe in designing a program that will help with the escape plan for survivors. Income is the biggest issue for many families. A person may need daycare, transportation, security, housing, toiletries, and much more. I can't stress enough how much help is needed, but I am determined to keep sharing my story. I hope that more people will begin to be outraged by this act and do something about it. How many more women will lose their lives. How many more children will suffer or be exposed to violence. Domestic violence feeds on silence. Be the listening ear and referral source that can save a life.
I am surviving to be victorious!
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