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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