Statistics

      It is a known fact that 1 in 4 women (the greatest risks ranging from 20-24) will experience domestic violence in her lifetime. That could be your neighbor, a local cashier at the market you shop at regularly, the girl you are running next to when you hit the gym or it could even be a close friend or family member you would hardly suspect was being hurt.
     Domestic violence is a subject most would rather not speak on, but did you know 1 in 3 women who is a victim of homicide is in fact murdered by their own partners? It is devastating to know the truth of what is happening behind so many closed doors in America, it is the reality of what most women suffer through on a day to day basis, whether our community chooses to face it or not.
      People are quick to judge these women who stay in such relationships, but leaving is not so simple. It is even harder to break free when you have children together or if the woman is made to be financially dependent on her abuser to further his control. Abuse takes a toll on your mind and most women who suffer such degradation become socially isolated, depressed or even suicidal. The abuse tends to contribute to sleep disorders, anxiety as well as other diseases due to such high levels stress.
     Domestic Violence is the third leading cause to homelessness in America. There are shelters available all across the country for those women who are willing and ready to leave once and for all. Even if all you need is to talk to someone there are crisis hotlines available to serve you or someone you love when they are ready to be heard.
    Unfortunately, you cannot force someone to leave. They have to be ready to leave on their own. They have to be willing to be ready for change, but they also need to realize it is life or death in most circumstances. If abuse happens once then it will inevitably happen again. I understand your heart may only pull you closer to his control, but what you have to accept in order to please him is absurd. No woman deserves such disrespect!
    All women deserve to be treated like the queens that they are. If a man is not willing to put the love of his life on a pedestal then then he does not deserve your attention, love or affection. A good man is out there waiting on you so he can show you what real love is like...he is waiting on you so he can give you the love you need, the love you desire and he would never let you bleed! All you have to do is ask for help...there are people standing by waiting to help...even complete strangers.