Dedicated to women victims of domestic violence-a poem about abused women
68Being a victim of domestic violence, how would you deal with it?
See results without voting"Spousal abuse is very common but not always talked about. The abuse can be more commonly towards the wife, from the husband. It can also be the other way around, from the wife and directed towards the husband.
A spouse in this situation may feel trapped and as though they have no available resources. Depending on the situation, there are many resources to help the abused spouse. If there is no family to help, there are shelters for abused and battered women and no questions are asked. Resources for abused men are much less known.
Domestic violence and abuse can happen to anyone, yet the problem is often overlooked, excused, or denied. This is especially true when the abuse is psychological, rather than physical. Emotional abuse is often minimized, yet it can leave deep and lasting scars.
Domestic abuse , also known asspousal abuse, occurs when one person in an intimate relationship or marriage tries to dominate and control the other person. Domestic abuse that includes physical violence is called domestic violence .
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.” Abusers use fear, guilt, shame, and intimidation to wear you down and keep you under his or her thumb. Your abuser may also threaten you, hurt you, or hurt those around you.
Domestic violence and abuse does not discriminate. It happens among heterosexual couples and in same-sex partnerships. It occurs within all age ranges, ethnic backgrounds, and economic levels.
And while women are more commonly victimized, men are also abused—especially verbally and emotionally. The bottom line is that abusive behavior is never acceptable, whether it’s coming from a man, a woman, a teenager, or an older adult. You deserve to feel valued, respected, and safe."
Courtesy of HELPGUIDE.org
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Unkind love
When fake love has made you wane,
your heart´s bled ´till the last drop
nurturing its roots would be now insane
as you´d surely reap a malignant crop
Brushes turned to fists tainted with dark,
ripping down a canvas with a facial frame
art becomes a cruel and damaging lark
the artist´s muse is a shameless shame
Dreading a reprise of the same scene
a director´s cut not excluding demise
aching soul rebels from an act obscene
screenplay describing a lethal disguise
Cowardice dons a mannish facade
gifting her a swag of one stony flower
stanzas of twinging, laconic ballade
appalling display at the eleventh hour
In the final act while the curtains fall
no round of applause, impending boycott
courageously she keeps standing tall
bravery is king, unkind love is not
This is dedicated to all those sisters around the world
who have been victims of asspousal abuse
Warmest hugs and infinite heavenly blessings,
I LOVE YOU ALL,
Al
Copyright ©Mystique®2010
Copyright ©Alberto J.Alvarez.G®2010
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Hello again my friend, this is a very important up, thank you for calling this out, I saw this as a child raised in a strange home life. Bravo and I rate up
Hello again, excellent hub. A very important message to get across.
the poem was beatiful love the topic look foward to more
Powerful. Thanks Al. Sorry for all of the lovely ladies (and sometimes others) who endure this theft of life.
Your reference to blood nutiring the roots, comes very close to what these poor people must endure. They are usually so de-humanised, and have no confidence left to fend for their own existence. Others are so helpless to help them, because so often they refuse to leave such a bad relationship.
With your deep sympathy you express above, that is most probably the closest we can come to them. Telling them we also feel them hurting ..
Beautiful my friend.
My brother, you have strong idea to write. And This topic also become a hot topic in my country. Excellent, Al. God bless you.
Warm regard and Blessing,
Prasetio
Hello my dear
wonderful and powerful, and i rated it up, you have so much talent and are so passionate about your poetry an excellent well written hub.
As Always,
your moonshine
Minnetonka Twin...
Thank you, dear sisters for your visit, your follow, your support! I am glad you liked the poem! Be blessed!
Warmest hugs and infinite heavenly blessings,
Al
My dearest Darski...
I am very glad you came around as I know you as a supporter of women´s rights. I am glad it touched you! Thank you, dearest sister!
Warmest hugs and infinite heavenly blessings,
Al
My dearest Jennifer...
Thank you, dearest sister! Thank you for sharing your insights.
Warmest hugs and infinite heavenly blessings,
Al
My dearest Francis...
Thank you, dearest sister! I am so content you stopped by and shared your deep feelings about this.
Jy is werklik 'n ondersteunende, omgee dame, my liefste suster. Ek is geseën met 'n lieflike vriendskap! Dankie dat jy uit my hart!
Warmest hugs and infinite heavenly blessings,
Al
My dearest Lil´sister Jasper/Jennifer...
Thank you, for stopping by and following my hubs! I am so glad you liked this one. I hope to see you around always!
Warmest hugs and infinite heavenly blessings,
Al
My Brother Joshua...
So nice of you to drop by, my brethren! You are always welcome and you know it! Thank you for your comments, Bro!
Warmest hugs and infinite heavenly blessings,
Al
Sweet Janny...
Thank you deary! I am glad you enjoyed it and support it! Glad to see you´re fine!
Warmest hugs and infinite heavenly blessings,
Al
My Brother Prasetio!
Thank you, thank you so much for stopping by, bro. I celebrate you support this hub. It makes me very sad to know that there are men out there so heartless and abusive of their women. Be blessed, Brother!
Warmest hugs and infinite heavenly blessings,
Al
Oh! My Rebecca...
Thank you, my love! thank you for being here and leaving your sweetness all over my hubs! I am glad you liked it and support it! Mwah! You´re a sweetheart!
Warmest of hugs, zillions of kisses, lots of love and light, and infinite heavenly blessings,
As Always,
your sunshine,
Your Alberto
Al, your kindness always shines. The saddest part of abuse is when the victim begins to believe that she 'deserves' it, that she is worthless. Peace and sunshine to you!
Thank you for sharing your writing and poetry on this important topic. It is a great hub.
I am a formerly abused, almost murdered, woman. And I absolutely don't like your poem at all. It doesn't touch anything that a woman experiences...I actually wrote a series of 11 poems on the cycle of abuse...and believe me, I know the difference between mine and yours....mine are real...and lived...
Thank you so much, my dearest Dolores!
I´m glad you liked it! It´s a contribution in the best way I can!
Warmest hugs and infinite heavenly blessings,
Al
Thank you very much, ExpandYourMind!
I have tried to contribute the best way I can!
Thanks for your kind words,
Warmest hugs and infinite heavenly blessings,
Al
Thank you very much, Dearest Andrea!
I have tried to contribute the best way I can, if you didn´t like my poem, I am truly sorry. It is your right to disagree! What I do not understand is your lashing out at me as if I was responsible for what you´ve been through. Sadly enough, this attitude just projects your resentment and despise for others who do not even know you or your life. I pray you find peace within yourself! However, that peace shall not be found in hatred, animosity or belligerence.
Thank You for your comments anyway,
Warmest hugs and infinite heavenly blessings,
Al
Thank you for such a beautiful poem, all the words and music. It touches my heart. I missed you in your absence. God Bless.
I'm grateful that it never happens to my spouse. Thank you for having written about this topic.
This is a topic close to my heart, I am an abuse thriver I hate to say survivor, because I am doing so much better away from him!!! its been over 20 years now but the man almost killed me. I am glad you wrote about this, it is an important topic. Everyone experience different things and each abuse is different, and I read some of the comments, and those that don't share your experiences or had different experiences and are talking bad about yours are still going through a healing process. I hope they find it. I hope your feeling better now, I know for me it really took at least ten years. I used to study martial arts because I was scared of him, now I study because I love it.. the difference is I am not studying it because of him anymore. It is for me.
everything I do now is for me... and my kids.. lots of love.
Geez, Pam. It´s taken me 6 months to answer this comment of yours. Better late than never! Thank you for always being around
Warmest hugs and infinite heavenly blessings,
Al
Agusfanani, dear friend...
I do appreciate your input!
Thank yu for stopping by!
Warmest hugs and infinite heavenly blessings,
Al
Dearest Primpo...
I´m glad this hub served you well! It´s a topic I fight with all my might. We should live in a world of love and forgiveness. You´ve been rewarded and you have evolved.
That´s what really matters! Thsnk you for being here!
Warmest hugs and infinite heavenly blessings,
Al
Minnetonka Twin Level 7 Commenter 22 months ago
I really liked the article and your poem was very touching. God Bless Mystique.