Schools For Abuse Survivors and Victims
Target:
general public, survivors of abuse, everyone, advocates, families, friends and loved ones of victims and survivors of abuse
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Abuse is a topic that is not addressed enough in society. It's one of those hush hush topics people feel they shouldn't discuss or talk about and with the ignorance regarding abuse and what goes on behind closed doors, people really don't know what it's like for survivors and victims of abuse and the life they lead. Many survivors and victims remain silent, afraid to speak due to being judged, misunderstood, ridiculed, and bullied by others. They put on a smile and pretend nothing is wrong as they try to blend in with everyone else around them.
Yet, behind that smile is a heart filled with pain, a heart longing for someone to reach out and tell them it's going to be okay for what they need to hear is they are not alone in what they face. It isn't easy growing up in a home ravaged by violence and broken apart, where you live in fear most of the time, wondering when the next time will be that you feel the wrath of your abuser so you constantly have to walk on eggshells and watch your back in the very safety of your own home! Homes are supposed to be the one place you can feel safe. With all the violence going on, it can be hard to focus at school and actually get the help that these survivors and victims of abuse need.
Even survivors who are no longer living in an abusive situation and have managed to break free struggle with issues in their every day lives. Trying to survive out there on their own, they still face challenges from the past. It's easy for survivors and victims to feel as if they don't belong and to feel they are outcasts. I believe it's important for survivors and victims to have a place where they can go and be around others who have been through similar situations to help them be able to grow more as survivors and to heal more. Being around and interacting with other survivors and victims makes one feel they are not the only one facing these challenges in life.
I propose there be schools funded by the government that are set aside specifically for survivors and victims of abuse, where they can learn how to deal with certain issues they face after the abuse has stopped and learn how to cope as well as learn different ways to heal in a healthy environment. These schools should have counselors on duty that they can talk to and should also provide a safe place for them to stay as well, like a shelter in a way, where students can stay and live for awhile while they are learning and receiving the education they need for being a survivor out there in the world. I believe staff should consist of teachers who are survivors themselves and there should be different classes set up covering various topics that survivors and victims face and go through.
Every time I see Awareness pages, I often see pictures of the damage that abuse does to its victims. While it is important to show the world the damage abuse can do to innocent lives, shouldn't we be showing pictures of how strong survivors are as well? We need to show the world how strong survivors are so we can get rid of the stereotypes, judgmental remarks, and criticism that survivors are weak, fragile, broken and vulnerable, nothing more. It's time the world see that survivors of abuse are very beautiful, very strong individuals who are rising above in life. These schools for abuse survivors and victims should be free of charge and open to survivors and victims of all ages. With Schools For Abuse Survivors and Victims, we can give survivors and victims a chance to rebuild their lives as well as their self esteems. These schools can be a place for growing, healing, and creating stronger survivors, a place where all survivors of abuse and all victims of abuse are accepted, no matter what they have been through. A place to give them hope and faith in getting a new start in life as they pursue new goals and dreams, finding a better life than the one they left behind. It's time we give victims and survivors a chance in life and give them the help they so deserve!
Yet, behind that smile is a heart filled with pain, a heart longing for someone to reach out and tell them it's going to be okay for what they need to hear is they are not alone in what they face. It isn't easy growing up in a home ravaged by violence and broken apart, where you live in fear most of the time, wondering when the next time will be that you feel the wrath of your abuser so you constantly have to walk on eggshells and watch your back in the very safety of your own home! Homes are supposed to be the one place you can feel safe. With all the violence going on, it can be hard to focus at school and actually get the help that these survivors and victims of abuse need.
Even survivors who are no longer living in an abusive situation and have managed to break free struggle with issues in their every day lives. Trying to survive out there on their own, they still face challenges from the past. It's easy for survivors and victims to feel as if they don't belong and to feel they are outcasts. I believe it's important for survivors and victims to have a place where they can go and be around others who have been through similar situations to help them be able to grow more as survivors and to heal more. Being around and interacting with other survivors and victims makes one feel they are not the only one facing these challenges in life.
I propose there be schools funded by the government that are set aside specifically for survivors and victims of abuse, where they can learn how to deal with certain issues they face after the abuse has stopped and learn how to cope as well as learn different ways to heal in a healthy environment. These schools should have counselors on duty that they can talk to and should also provide a safe place for them to stay as well, like a shelter in a way, where students can stay and live for awhile while they are learning and receiving the education they need for being a survivor out there in the world. I believe staff should consist of teachers who are survivors themselves and there should be different classes set up covering various topics that survivors and victims face and go through.
Every time I see Awareness pages, I often see pictures of the damage that abuse does to its victims. While it is important to show the world the damage abuse can do to innocent lives, shouldn't we be showing pictures of how strong survivors are as well? We need to show the world how strong survivors are so we can get rid of the stereotypes, judgmental remarks, and criticism that survivors are weak, fragile, broken and vulnerable, nothing more. It's time the world see that survivors of abuse are very beautiful, very strong individuals who are rising above in life. These schools for abuse survivors and victims should be free of charge and open to survivors and victims of all ages. With Schools For Abuse Survivors and Victims, we can give survivors and victims a chance to rebuild their lives as well as their self esteems. These schools can be a place for growing, healing, and creating stronger survivors, a place where all survivors of abuse and all victims of abuse are accepted, no matter what they have been through. A place to give them hope and faith in getting a new start in life as they pursue new goals and dreams, finding a better life than the one they left behind. It's time we give victims and survivors a chance in life and give them the help they so deserve!
Abuse is a topic that is not addressed enough in society. It's one of those hush hush topics people feel they shouldn't discuss or talk about and with the ignorance regarding abuse and what goes on behind closed doors, people really don't know what it's like for survivors and victims of abuse and the life they lead. Many survivors and victims remain silent, afraid to speak due to being judged, misunderstood, ridiculed, and bullied by others. They put on a smile and pretend nothing is wrong as they try to blend in with everyone else around them.
Yet, behind that smile is a heart filled with pain, a heart longing for someone to reach out and tell them it's going to be okay for what they need to hear is they are not alone in what they face. It isn't easy growing up in a home ravaged by violence and broken apart, where you live in fear most of the time, wondering when the next time will be that you feel the wrath of your abuser so you constantly have to walk on eggshells and watch your back in the very safety of your own home! Homes are supposed to be the one place you can feel safe. With all the violence going on, it can be hard to focus at school and actually get the help that these survivors and victims of abuse need.
Even survivors who are no longer living in an abusive situation and have managed to break free struggle with issues in their every day lives. Trying to survive out there on their own, they still face challenges from the past. It's easy for survivors and victims to feel as if they don't belong and to feel they are outcasts. I believe it's important for survivors and victims to have a place where they can go and be around others who have been through similar situations to help them be able to grow more as survivors and to heal more. Being around and interacting with other survivors and victims makes one feel they are not the only one facing these challenges in life.
I propose there be schools funded by the government that are set aside specifically for survivors and victims of abuse, where they can learn how to deal with certain issues they face after the abuse has stopped and learn how to cope as well as learn different ways to heal in a healthy environment. These schools should have counselors on duty that they can talk to and should also provide a safe place for them to stay as well, like a shelter in a way, where students can stay and live for awhile while they are learning and receiving the education they need for being a survivor out there in the world. I believe staff should consist of teachers who are survivors themselves and there should be different classes set up covering various topics that survivors and victims face and go through.
Every time I see Awareness pages, I often see pictures of the damage that abuse does to its victims. While it is important to show the world the damage abuse can do to innocent lives, shouldn't we be showing pictures of how strong survivors are as well? We need to show the world how strong survivors are so we can get rid of the stereotypes, judgmental remarks, and criticism that survivors are weak, fragile, broken and vulnerable, nothing more. It's time the world see that survivors of abuse are very beautiful, very strong individuals who are rising above in life. These schools for abuse survivors and victims should be free of charge and open to survivors and victims of all ages. With Schools For Abuse Survivors and Victims, we can give survivors and victims a chance to rebuild their lives as well as their self esteems. These schools can be a place for growing, healing, and creating stronger survivors, a place where all survivors of abuse and all victims of abuse are accepted, no matter what they have been through. A place to give them hope and faith in getting a new start in life as they pursue new goals and dreams, finding a better life than the one they left behind. It's time we give victims and survivors a chance in life and give them the help they so deserve!
Yet, behind that smile is a heart filled with pain, a heart longing for someone to reach out and tell them it's going to be okay for what they need to hear is they are not alone in what they face. It isn't easy growing up in a home ravaged by violence and broken apart, where you live in fear most of the time, wondering when the next time will be that you feel the wrath of your abuser so you constantly have to walk on eggshells and watch your back in the very safety of your own home! Homes are supposed to be the one place you can feel safe. With all the violence going on, it can be hard to focus at school and actually get the help that these survivors and victims of abuse need.
Even survivors who are no longer living in an abusive situation and have managed to break free struggle with issues in their every day lives. Trying to survive out there on their own, they still face challenges from the past. It's easy for survivors and victims to feel as if they don't belong and to feel they are outcasts. I believe it's important for survivors and victims to have a place where they can go and be around others who have been through similar situations to help them be able to grow more as survivors and to heal more. Being around and interacting with other survivors and victims makes one feel they are not the only one facing these challenges in life.
I propose there be schools funded by the government that are set aside specifically for survivors and victims of abuse, where they can learn how to deal with certain issues they face after the abuse has stopped and learn how to cope as well as learn different ways to heal in a healthy environment. These schools should have counselors on duty that they can talk to and should also provide a safe place for them to stay as well, like a shelter in a way, where students can stay and live for awhile while they are learning and receiving the education they need for being a survivor out there in the world. I believe staff should consist of teachers who are survivors themselves and there should be different classes set up covering various topics that survivors and victims face and go through.
Every time I see Awareness pages, I often see pictures of the damage that abuse does to its victims. While it is important to show the world the damage abuse can do to innocent lives, shouldn't we be showing pictures of how strong survivors are as well? We need to show the world how strong survivors are so we can get rid of the stereotypes, judgmental remarks, and criticism that survivors are weak, fragile, broken and vulnerable, nothing more. It's time the world see that survivors of abuse are very beautiful, very strong individuals who are rising above in life. These schools for abuse survivors and victims should be free of charge and open to survivors and victims of all ages. With Schools For Abuse Survivors and Victims, we can give survivors and victims a chance to rebuild their lives as well as their self esteems. These schools can be a place for growing, healing, and creating stronger survivors, a place where all survivors of abuse and all victims of abuse are accepted, no matter what they have been through. A place to give them hope and faith in getting a new start in life as they pursue new goals and dreams, finding a better life than the one they left behind. It's time we give victims and survivors a chance in life and give them the help they so deserve!
We signed the "Schools For Abuse Survivors and Victims" petition!
# 174:
6:44 am PST, Nov 7,
Joyce Buckner, Florida
I know first hand about physical, mental, and sexual abuse. We need help for those ttrying to come out of it.
I know first hand about physical, mental, and sexual abuse. We need help for those ttrying to come out of it.
# 173:
3:32 am PST, Nov 7,
Charli Still, Texas
As a survivor of domestic violence/ stalking and sexual abuse, I can only tell you, from my point of view, how imperative education and social networks are for individuals such as myself. Enduring abuse from a very early age, at all levels, I can attest to the fact that "overcoming" is a life-long process. Abuse is still "quiet" and "hush, hush"... no matter how you want to slice it. Many changes have been made along the way, and for that, I am thankful... but it's still not enough... not NEAR enough...
As a survivor of domestic violence/ stalking and sexual abuse, I can only tell you, from my point of view, how imperative education and social networks are for individuals such as myself. Enduring abuse from a very early age, at all levels, I can attest to the fact that "overcoming" is a life-long process. Abuse is still "quiet" and "hush, hush"... no matter how you want to slice it. Many changes have been made along the way, and for that, I am thankful... but it's still not enough... not NEAR enough...
# 172:
3:31 pm PST, Nov 6,
Kathy Reynolds, Florida
I pray that every one that sees this page will sign it Thank you and God Bless you
I pray that every one that sees this page will sign it Thank you and God Bless you
# 171:
8:38 am PST, Nov 6,
Name not displayed, Texas
As a professional in the Healthcare field, specifically Behavioral Health, I am excited to be apart in some small way of speaking out for the need of such a school and place which will foster the kind of love, care, help and understanding needed by individuals who have suffered in this way. I see the aftermath of shattered lives which have been effected by this kind of abuse. One act perpetuates another many times. To find ways of bringing healing, healthy living with right thinking and understanding and most of all being able to forgive oneself and knowing 'you did nothing to deserve this treatment' is essential for recovery. God Bless.
As a professional in the Healthcare field, specifically Behavioral Health, I am excited to be apart in some small way of speaking out for the need of such a school and place which will foster the kind of love, care, help and understanding needed by individuals who have suffered in this way. I see the aftermath of shattered lives which have been effected by this kind of abuse. One act perpetuates another many times. To find ways of bringing healing, healthy living with right thinking and understanding and most of all being able to forgive oneself and knowing 'you did nothing to deserve this treatment' is essential for recovery. God Bless.
# 170:
9:58 pm PST, Nov 5,
Susan LeClair, New Mexico
I was a victim of abuse for over 15 years. Education is the key to success for any person who has been a victim of abuse... I have been in college for three years now and it has increased my chances for success greatly.
I was a victim of abuse for over 15 years. Education is the key to success for any person who has been a victim of abuse... I have been in college for three years now and it has increased my chances for success greatly.
# 169:
5:56 pm PST, Nov 5,
Monica Williams, Maine
I am a survivor of abuse both by my father as a child for many years and in a relationship I was in as an adult and when I needed someone to talk to there was nobody there but my mom who also suffered abuse by my father we needed help and could not find any. I think we need schools like this so that other people who are or have suffered will get the help they need.
I am a survivor of abuse both by my father as a child for many years and in a relationship I was in as an adult and when I needed someone to talk to there was nobody there but my mom who also suffered abuse by my father we needed help and could not find any. I think we need schools like this so that other people who are or have suffered will get the help they need.
# 168:
4:57 pm PST, Nov 5,
Tallulah Guy, Nevada
# 167:
4:12 pm PST, Nov 5,
ELISH DELAPROSER, United Kingdom
I support 100%
I support 100%
# 166:
1:40 pm PST, Nov 5,
Pamela Waddell, Ohio
This is really great especially for children coming out of an abusive home.
This is really great especially for children coming out of an abusive home.
# 165:
6:20 am PST, Nov 3,
Randy Sturdevant, New York
I think it's important awareness is made on abuse so the victims of it can be better taken care of and supported by the community.
I think it's important awareness is made on abuse so the victims of it can be better taken care of and supported by the community.
# 164:
6:10 am PST, Nov 3,
Luisa Gaede, Ireland
Not sure what to say here but umm it's signed 164 now!!!
Not sure what to say here but umm it's signed 164 now!!!
# 163:
3:16 am PDT, Oct 13,
Can Atik, Turkey
# 161:
6:09 pm PDT, Aug 26,
Timothy Amos, New Mexico
AS A VICTIM AND A SURVIVOR WE NEED SCHOOLS AND WE NEED MORE PRISONS FOR THE FITHLY ABUSERS TIM AMOS
AS A VICTIM AND A SURVIVOR WE NEED SCHOOLS AND WE NEED MORE PRISONS FOR THE FITHLY ABUSERS TIM AMOS
# 160:
9:10 am PDT, Aug 26,
Sherry Floyd, Indiana
# 159:
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3:35 am PDT, Aug 26,
Edwina Elliott, Missouri
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# 158:
8:40 am PDT, Aug 24,
Jennie Halen, Sweden
# 157:
2:41 pm PDT, Aug 22,
Name not displayed, Germany
wonderful idea and very much needed for all survivors around the globe!!!
wonderful idea and very much needed for all survivors around the globe!!!
# 156:
2:05 pm PDT, Aug 19,
Teresa Sullivan, Massachusetts
The voice against child abuse can never be loud enough I'm with you 100%. If only a signature can help to add to that voice it is my pleasure and honor to sign my name for your cause. Blessings to you!
The voice against child abuse can never be loud enough I'm with you 100%. If only a signature can help to add to that voice it is my pleasure and honor to sign my name for your cause. Blessings to you!
# 155:
1:06 pm PDT, Aug 19,
Cherry Cattes, Texas
My story is the same as too many other . i am signing this petition to be heard loud and clear .
My story is the same as too many other . i am signing this petition to be heard loud and clear .
# 154:
6:53 pm PDT, Aug 12,
Jessy Del Mar, Puerto Rico
I would like to help survivors of abuse to know they are not alone and a lot of people are besides them to help!
I would like to help survivors of abuse to know they are not alone and a lot of people are besides them to help!
# 153:
11:18 pm PDT, Aug 7,
Jessica Foster, Washington
As an abuse survivor (a step-father beat my mother, my sisters and I), I wholeheartedly support this. I still have emotional scars from it that might never go away, but a school like the one described could maybe have made those scars less visible.
As an abuse survivor (a step-father beat my mother, my sisters and I), I wholeheartedly support this. I still have emotional scars from it that might never go away, but a school like the one described could maybe have made those scars less visible.
# 152:
7:30 pm PDT, Aug 7,
Melanie Karanopoulos, California
# 151:
9:54 pm PDT, Aug 6,
Sue Brodie, Australia
# 150:
9:26 pm PDT, Aug 6,
Name not displayed, Washington
# 149:
8:22 pm PDT, Aug 6,
Gilian Andersen, Australia
All abuse survivors need more support from more directions.. without blame or guilt!!!
All abuse survivors need more support from more directions.. without blame or guilt!!!
# 148:
4:17 pm PDT, Aug 6,
Name not displayed, Arkansas
I myself know first hand the pain of abuse....as a child up into my teen years.There are many types of abuse and one is no less or greater than another. No matter what, abuse is abuse and the damage it does can scar you for life....Unless you find a way to heal the wounds of abuse before they are permanent. Here is the way!!!! Abuse is real,so many are trying to escape it and if they new of a place they could go and be safe they would run to it...I would have. Please dont ignore the crys do not here or the bruises that are hidden! Our future generation depends on this....Let them grow to be the leaders they are meant to be before its to late....
I myself know first hand the pain of abuse....as a child up into my teen years.There are many types of abuse and one is no less or greater than another. No matter what, abuse is abuse and the damage it does can scar you for life....Unless you find a way to heal the wounds of abuse before they are permanent. Here is the way!!!! Abuse is real,so many are trying to escape it and if they new of a place they could go and be safe they would run to it...I would have. Please dont ignore the crys do not here or the bruises that are hidden! Our future generation depends on this....Let them grow to be the leaders they are meant to be before its to late....
# 147:
4:14 pm PDT, Aug 6,
Kathyrn Kemp Chociej, Washington
# 146:
5:41 pm PDT, Aug 5,
Jennifer Bruno, Illinois
# 145:
6:40 pm PDT, Aug 4,
Tammy Raduege, North Carolina
I am 48 years old, & I still struggle everyday to be normal, to fit in, but because I didn't have the coping tools, & anyone to teach me how to deal with my emotions, my fear, my shame, & my self esteem. I will always struggle to a certin extent. Physical, mental, & sex abuse is more the norm, than the exception. I think this is a start in the right direction. The children of today, are the leaders of tomorrow.
I am 48 years old, & I still struggle everyday to be normal, to fit in, but because I didn't have the coping tools, & anyone to teach me how to deal with my emotions, my fear, my shame, & my self esteem. I will always struggle to a certin extent. Physical, mental, & sex abuse is more the norm, than the exception. I think this is a start in the right direction. The children of today, are the leaders of tomorrow.
# 144:
2:24 pm PDT, Aug 3,
Stephanie Highlander, West Virginia
# 143:
2:58 pm PDT, Aug 1,
Mary Varela, Texas
# 142:
7:15 pm PDT, Jul 29,
Themis Thomas, Australia
With Love and Light from Afar. Good luck in this worthwhile endeavour. Themis
With Love and Light from Afar. Good luck in this worthwhile endeavour. Themis
# 141:
9:21 am PDT, Jul 29,
Kimberly Hoffman, West Virginia
I went to a pulic school where they the staff locked you in closets for 1/2 hour or more,slaped you hands and knuckes w/ rulers.The kids followed the staff in making fun of kids that did'nt fit the part.Spanking was done in front of other students, no one belives me because no one eles will stand up and say this happened...
I went to a pulic school where they the staff locked you in closets for 1/2 hour or more,slaped you hands and knuckes w/ rulers.The kids followed the staff in making fun of kids that did'nt fit the part.Spanking was done in front of other students, no one belives me because no one eles will stand up and say this happened...
# 140:
12:45 am PDT, Jul 29,
Rhonda Otts, Washington
there is all types of abuse.if we dont help who will?
there is all types of abuse.if we dont help who will?
# 139:
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3:50 pm PDT, Jul 28,
Susan Marden, Maine
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# 138:
2:48 pm PDT, Jul 28,
Sheryl Kierstead, Utah
# 137:
1:19 pm PDT, Jul 28,
Jennifer Blinkwolt, Wisconsin
# 136:
12:13 pm PDT, Jul 28,
Name not displayed, Oklahoma
So much Kudos for this. Abuse can not be understoood and stopped if no one talks about it and exposes it for what it is. This is just one step in the right direction. A very big "Thank You" should go to everyone involved in this endevor.
So much Kudos for this. Abuse can not be understoood and stopped if no one talks about it and exposes it for what it is. This is just one step in the right direction. A very big "Thank You" should go to everyone involved in this endevor.
# 135:
11:19 am PDT, Jul 28,
Name not displayed, Canada
# 134:
5:35 am PDT, Jul 28,
Shirley Mullis, Georgia
# 133:
8:14 am PDT, Jul 27,
Maryann Ljuljdjuraj, Michigan
# 132:
6:12 am PDT, Jul 27,
Christina H, Ohio
I grew up watching both of my parents abuse one another. More so my Dad though. He was always harder on my sister than he was one me (she looks more like our mom than I do). That was hard on my I felt guilty that she got it more than I did. But seeing and hearing it is so hard on little kids even if they aren't always the one getting abused. Behaviors are learned my Dad was abused as a child and grew up an abuser. THis school could maybe even prevent that from happening too.
I grew up watching both of my parents abuse one another. More so my Dad though. He was always harder on my sister than he was one me (she looks more like our mom than I do). That was hard on my I felt guilty that she got it more than I did. But seeing and hearing it is so hard on little kids even if they aren't always the one getting abused. Behaviors are learned my Dad was abused as a child and grew up an abuser. THis school could maybe even prevent that from happening too.
# 131:
4:22 am PDT, Jul 27,
Name not displayed, New Jersey
# 129:
6:31 pm PDT, Jul 26,
Name not displayed, California
# 128:
11:22 am PDT, Jul 26,
Misty Leaver, Ohio
# 127:
5:23 am PDT, Jul 26,
Kristin Price, Michigan
# 126:
3:53 am PDT, Jul 26,
Cindy L, Texas
# 125:
8:53 pm PDT, Jul 25,
Name not displayed, New York
I grew up in a abusive household. Never knowing what would happen next. The pain of the physical abuse healed but the scars left by the emotional abuse we'll that"s a ongoing process. If there was a place as the one proposed maybe it would have been easier. Everyone deserves a safe place to be helped and to heal.
I grew up in a abusive household. Never knowing what would happen next. The pain of the physical abuse healed but the scars left by the emotional abuse we'll that"s a ongoing process. If there was a place as the one proposed maybe it would have been easier. Everyone deserves a safe place to be helped and to heal.
# 124:
5:00 pm PDT, Jul 25,
Mandy Wilcox, Ohio
I am a survivor of mental & physical abusive from my ex-husband. He has bullied me, took my children from me, split up the family, intentionally ruined my work and school record (in the past), ruined credit, and did his best to ruin my life because I divorced him. Our marriage lasted 8 years, when he started on my daughter, his step-daughter, I took a stand. I have a total of 4 children that I now cannot visit due to lack of income, and the younger two...the visits are controlled by my ex. Last year, I lost everything, and I tried to commit suicide. It's been one year ago this week. I've healed much on my own. With no insurance I couldn't take the meds or get counceling. I have no job, getting ready to start school, but depend on my grandmother to help me get by. She's 84 and needs assistance as well, so we help eachother. I live 2 hrs. from my children. It's difficult to go on, however I must accomplish my goals to make a positive change for others and my children. Due to the economy, my bad work history, lack of experience, and personal issues, it's been very difficult to surive this year. I am so grateful for all the help & support I "have" received. Now it's my turn to pay it forward as I keep walking and growing. Please help us! :)
I am a survivor of mental & physical abusive from my ex-husband. He has bullied me, took my children from me, split up the family, intentionally ruined my work and school record (in the past), ruined credit, and did his best to ruin my life because I divorced him. Our marriage lasted 8 years, when he started on my daughter, his step-daughter, I took a stand. I have a total of 4 children that I now cannot visit due to lack of income, and the younger two...the visits are controlled by my ex. Last year, I lost everything, and I tried to commit suicide. It's been one year ago this week. I've healed much on my own. With no insurance I couldn't take the meds or get counceling. I have no job, getting ready to start school, but depend on my grandmother to help me get by. She's 84 and needs assistance as well, so we help eachother. I live 2 hrs. from my children. It's difficult to go on, however I must accomplish my goals to make a positive change for others and my children. Due to the economy, my bad work history, lack of experience, and personal issues, it's been very difficult to surive this year. I am so grateful for all the help & support I "have" received. Now it's my turn to pay it forward as I keep walking and growing. Please help us! :)
# 123:
8:50 pm PDT, Jul 24,
Melissa Hannah, North Carolina
# 122:
9:56 am PDT, Jul 24,
Sara Sterling, Indiana
I grew up watching physical, emotional, and verbal abuse between my parents. Not only was it hard for my mother, but itis hard for the children as well. I am to this day dealing with issues from when I was younger and I am 30 years old. This school would be a welcome help as well as a useful tool
I grew up watching physical, emotional, and verbal abuse between my parents. Not only was it hard for my mother, but itis hard for the children as well. I am to this day dealing with issues from when I was younger and I am 30 years old. This school would be a welcome help as well as a useful tool
# 121:
6:41 am PDT, Jul 24,
Maria Solberg, Norway
# 120:
1:37 pm PDT, Jul 23,
Jackie Laska, Wisconsin
# 119:
11:02 am PDT, Jul 22,
Renee' Wolfe, Kentucky
I think the school is a terrific idea and don't really know why it wasn't thought of sooner. As many know, most children who've been abused become wired differently due to the horrific abuse they've suffered. I think this is a wonderful and compassionate way of helping these precious angels. I'm behind this 100% Please let me know of anything else I can do. You can reach me on my myspace page anytime. ~Renee' Will Make A Difference♥
I think the school is a terrific idea and don't really know why it wasn't thought of sooner. As many know, most children who've been abused become wired differently due to the horrific abuse they've suffered. I think this is a wonderful and compassionate way of helping these precious angels. I'm behind this 100% Please let me know of anything else I can do. You can reach me on my myspace page anytime. ~Renee' Will Make A Difference♥
# 118:
3:01 am PDT, Jul 22,
Bryce Williams, California
# 117:
8:39 pm PDT, Jul 21,
Elizabeth Farmer, North Carolina
# 116:
3:47 pm PDT, Jul 21,
Vikki Gruber, Wisconsin
I AM A SURVIVIOR OF ABUSE WHO IS STRUGGLING TO BE TRUSTFUL OF MEN AND MY FAMILY. I HAVE BEEN ABUSED SINCE I WAS 2. I DID NOT GET OUT OF THE SITUATION UNTIL I WAS 25
I AM A SURVIVIOR OF ABUSE WHO IS STRUGGLING TO BE TRUSTFUL OF MEN AND MY FAMILY. I HAVE BEEN ABUSED SINCE I WAS 2. I DID NOT GET OUT OF THE SITUATION UNTIL I WAS 25
# 115:
8:05 am PDT, Jul 21,
Ronnah Kyner, Alabama
# 114:
5:06 pm PDT, Jul 20,
Marisia Bonnema, Wisconsin
If we dont fight together dv well not get better.keep the kids safe please!!!
If we dont fight together dv well not get better.keep the kids safe please!!!
# 113:
2:59 pm PDT, Jul 20,
Annette Pilarowski-Griffor, Ohio
Everyone deserves an education!!
Everyone deserves an education!!
# 112:
9:22 am PDT, Jul 20,
Marsha Calhoun, Ohio
# 111:
9:04 am PDT, Jul 20,
Sherri Lipscomb, Illinois
I am a victom of domestic violence. My daughters are too (19, 12) as witnesses of the violence. I agree with the petition. My ex is now serving 20 years for the violence, which was a slap on his hand. He was offered 78 years, but he took a plea agreement. He deserved far more than what he received. I am now a domestic violence speaker because of the violence. Hopefully my speaking can save one women from the violence.
I am a victom of domestic violence. My daughters are too (19, 12) as witnesses of the violence. I agree with the petition. My ex is now serving 20 years for the violence, which was a slap on his hand. He was offered 78 years, but he took a plea agreement. He deserved far more than what he received. I am now a domestic violence speaker because of the violence. Hopefully my speaking can save one women from the violence.
# 110:
8:23 am PDT, Jul 20,
Christy Padgett, Illinois
# 109:
7:33 am PDT, Jul 20,
Name not displayed, Louisiana
At 52, I have no self esteem, no job skills, and no where to go. I am still hiding from my abuser so even working at a 7-11 is out of the question(especially since the PTS is so bad). What I wouldn't give to be able to support myself with my head held high and live in a normal fashion, at least being able to pay some of my bills. Something like this would be a wonderful start.
At 52, I have no self esteem, no job skills, and no where to go. I am still hiding from my abuser so even working at a 7-11 is out of the question(especially since the PTS is so bad). What I wouldn't give to be able to support myself with my head held high and live in a normal fashion, at least being able to pay some of my bills. Something like this would be a wonderful start.
# 108:
7:08 am PDT, Jul 20,
Amy Simons, West Virginia
I am 30 years old and single mom to a 3 year old. I was in an abusive relationship for 11years. Before that I was abused emotionally and socially by my parents. (My mother still does abuse me emotionally as well as one of my sisiters). When I graduated I had a scholarship, but also needed financial aid. I had a my classes picked out, an apartment, even a job. My parents refused to sign the financial aide papers because they felt that the school didn't need to know how much they make...none of their business. I lost my scholarship and everything. One of the hardest things I've ever had to do was go to the college, let them know I wasn't coming, and give back that scholarship. Tore me up. I met my abuser a few months later. For 11 years he refused to let me work or go to school. I was dependent on him and my SSI. (I am deaf and have recieved SSI since I was 12). Now that I can finally go to school...all I have is my SSI and a little in child support. I can't afford it and I have to do online schooling because of my son and the fact that I get anxiety attacks when in a rooom full of people I don't know. I hate being dependent on SSI. Makes me feel like a freeloader. I can work if I can get my degree. I want to work.
I am 30 years old and single mom to a 3 year old. I was in an abusive relationship for 11years. Before that I was abused emotionally and socially by my parents. (My mother still does abuse me emotionally as well as one of my sisiters). When I graduated I had a scholarship, but also needed financial aid. I had a my classes picked out, an apartment, even a job. My parents refused to sign the financial aide papers because they felt that the school didn't need to know how much they make...none of their business. I lost my scholarship and everything. One of the hardest things I've ever had to do was go to the college, let them know I wasn't coming, and give back that scholarship. Tore me up. I met my abuser a few months later. For 11 years he refused to let me work or go to school. I was dependent on him and my SSI. (I am deaf and have recieved SSI since I was 12). Now that I can finally go to school...all I have is my SSI and a little in child support. I can't afford it and I have to do online schooling because of my son and the fact that I get anxiety attacks when in a rooom full of people I don't know. I hate being dependent on SSI. Makes me feel like a freeloader. I can work if I can get my degree. I want to work.
# 107:
6:37 am PDT, Jul 20,
Kathleen Hurd, Michigan
# 106:
5:10 am PDT, Jul 20,
Karen LEACH, New York
Everyone deserves a second chance...an educated life that will bring better choices!
Everyone deserves a second chance...an educated life that will bring better choices!
# 105:
4:57 am PDT, Jul 20,
Roxanne Haddock, Texas
I came from a very abusive family. Now, my marriage of 19 years is emotionally abusive. I have no power and no way to support my children if I choose to leave. I would like to go to school but we are financially poor due to medical bills (my children are special needs and I have PTSD and am bipolar2). My husband makes over the amount to let me get grants. I have no money of my own. If I could go back to school and get my degree then my children and I could be free and have a future that would be healthy. As it is now, it is very tense and sometimes unhealthy. It is like living in a minefield. We have no power and my husband has all. I am going to therapy so I can heal and help my children. DARS refused to train me because I was not viable due to my emotional distress. They said they had better candidates. It is not an option for us to go to a shelter, losing our home and our pets. If we could have a way to better ourselves it would really help. But, this has to be done surreptitiously. My husband can never know why I am doing this. I know there are women in far worse situations. Women do not get the safely and support needed to better the lives of themselves and their children. Many have to leave their pets behind to be sent to shelters or killed or used as emotional weapons. Thank you for listneing. If you respond, please carefully word your e-mails as my husband reads my mail.
I came from a very abusive family. Now, my marriage of 19 years is emotionally abusive. I have no power and no way to support my children if I choose to leave. I would like to go to school but we are financially poor due to medical bills (my children are special needs and I have PTSD and am bipolar2). My husband makes over the amount to let me get grants. I have no money of my own. If I could go back to school and get my degree then my children and I could be free and have a future that would be healthy. As it is now, it is very tense and sometimes unhealthy. It is like living in a minefield. We have no power and my husband has all. I am going to therapy so I can heal and help my children. DARS refused to train me because I was not viable due to my emotional distress. They said they had better candidates. It is not an option for us to go to a shelter, losing our home and our pets. If we could have a way to better ourselves it would really help. But, this has to be done surreptitiously. My husband can never know why I am doing this. I know there are women in far worse situations. Women do not get the safely and support needed to better the lives of themselves and their children. Many have to leave their pets behind to be sent to shelters or killed or used as emotional weapons. Thank you for listneing. If you respond, please carefully word your e-mails as my husband reads my mail.
# 104:
3:40 am PDT, Jul 20,
Name not displayed, South Carolina
# 103:
9:19 pm PDT, Jul 19,
Cynthia Campanale, New York
Society must learn to embrace the victims and assist by acknowledging that this abuse is happening.
Society must learn to embrace the victims and assist by acknowledging that this abuse is happening.
# 102:
8:19 pm PDT, Jul 19,
Name not displayed, Illinois
For more impact, add a personal comment here
For more impact, add a personal comment here
# 101:
8:09 pm PDT, Jul 19,
Lynn Heim, California
PLease help those that need assistance with getting the proper funds for the schooling they need to move on from an abusive situation
PLease help those that need assistance with getting the proper funds for the schooling they need to move on from an abusive situation
