Hello loves! I want to bring some attention to a couple of issues that October is known for being awareness to. One of them is Domestic Violence. Now i just want to say that, it is never okay to put your hands on someone else. A parent has the right to spank their child and you have the right to defend yourself if someone hits first but not go overboard and start going crazy.
When it comes to domestic violence it is about control, manipulation and power. The person that is the abuser looks for people who are vulnerable, who are not confident in who they are and who are afraid to speak up when they are uncomfortable or hurt. They can trap this person into leaving behind their friends and family, who will believe their lies and do what they say even if it is unreasonable. The victim is never at fault, when you are in this type of relationship your feelings and attachment make you feel like you cannot leave this person. Sometimes you are financially dependent on this person and because you have children together, it makes it so much more difficult to leave. You may not have any other support to be able to walk away. The hard part is that usually victims return to their abuser, even with advice and support. All we can do is comfort the victims, encourage them to get help and do what's best for their safety, but at the end of the day, they have to want to leave, we cannot force them.
Please know that someone hitting you or verbally abusing you is not love. Someone who loves you would not want to hurt you emotionally or physically. I hope no one is ever in a situation of abuse but I hope if you are, you are able to get away and safely. I hope you also get the therapy and support you need to heal and move on. May Allah protect us all from abusive relationships.
How To Help A Friend In An Abusive Relationship
Domestic Abuse Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
Resource : https://www.thehotline.org
Nation Center for Victims of Crime: 1-855-484-2846
Resource : https://www.justice.gov/ovw/domestic-violence
Taken from : https://www.helpguide.org/articles/abuse/domestic-violence-and-abuse.htm
“When people think of domestic abuse, they often focus on domestic violence. But domestic abuse includes any attempt by one person in an intimate relationship or marriage to dominate and control the other. Domestic violence and abuse are used for one purpose and one purpose only: to gain and maintain total control over you. An abuser doesn’t “play fair.” An abuser uses fear, guilt, shame, and intimidation to wear you down and keep you under their thumb.
Domestic violence and abuse can happen to anyone; it does not discriminate. Abuse happens within heterosexual relationships and in same-sex partnerships. It occurs within all age ranges, ethnic backgrounds, and economic levels. And while women are more often victimized, men also experience abuse—especially verbal and emotional. The bottom line is that abusive behavior is never acceptable, whether from a man, woman, teenager, or an older adult. You deserve to feel valued, respected, and safe.
Domestic abuse often escalates from threats and verbal assault to violence. And while physical injury may pose the most obvious danger, the emotional and psychological consequences of domestic abuse are also severe. Emotionally abusive relationships can destroy your self-worth, lead to anxiety and depression, and make you feel helpless and alone. No one should have to endure this kind of pain—and your first step to breaking free is recognizing that your relationship is abusive.”
“SAFETY ALERT: If you are in danger, please use a safer computer and consider calling 911. The National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 / TTY 1-800-787-3224 or the StrongHearts Native Helpline at 1−844-762-8483 are available to assist you.”
Resource : https://www.dvawareness.org
More Sources: https://ncadv.org/learn-more
https://medlineplus.gov/domesticviolence.html
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/domestic-violence
https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/adult-health/in-depth/domestic-violence/art-20048397
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