I’m joining in a very good cause today, Speaking Out against domestic violence.
This is what I know:
- It’s not cool to exhibit any form of violence against your missus. Even if you think you’re just ‘threatening’ her.
- It’s not okay to see violence and ignore it. It is your problem. It’s everyone’s problem.
- If it’s happening to you, it’s not your fault. You didn’t push someone too far. You didn’t ask for it. You didn’t wake up and think to yourself “hey I think I’d like to get abused today”. It is not your fault.
- Help is available. A help line. A women’s refuge. The neighbour you’ve waved to but never met. Just ask.
- There is also help available for men who want to change. Anger management. Counselling. Time out.
Types of domestic and family violence
Physical: Punching, pushing, injuring etc
Verbal: Put downs, name calling etc
Sexual: Forced or unwanted contact/activity etc
Social: Controlling where you go and who you see, etc
Financial: Being refused access to money etc
Property Damage: Putting holes in walls etc
Psychological: Undermining your sense of self etc
(from dvrc.org)
QLD resources
DVConnect Helpline: 1800 811 811
DVConnect Men’s Helpline: 1800 600 636
Legal Aid QLD: 1300 651 188
The bloggers below are also speaking out, and sharing some deeply personal and touching stories.
Wanderlust warns: * * * Trigger warning: some of the posts linked below may contain graphic descriptions of violence and may be triggering if you have ever experienced or witnessed violence. ***
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Thank you so much for posting today as part of Speak Out. Love that you included resources and an explanation of the different types of abuse. So many associate abuse with physical violence, and yet that is only one aspect. x
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