In my freshman year, it was the most difficult time of my life. I had discovered that we were getting eviction notices and I had now gotten myself in an abusive relationship. What was worse is that I didn’t know who to turn too. This was when I met my new best friend, and although many people wouldn’t have approved, I did become friends with him. He was gay and I knew it. I had seen him around before in school but somehow we began talking and soon enough we became best friends. We began to keep a journal together. It was so special to me. He would help me cope with my situation, and try to deter me from it as well. Many times I wouldn’t listen to him and I ended up drowning myself in troubles. It got worse and worse but he was always there for me and I was there for him when he needed me. I would go over my mistakes just to meet him all over again. His friendship is something I will never forget. The one most significant moment of our friendship was when I was expelled in from my high school that freshman year, and I ended up in a group home. That is when I needed him most.
- Stefannie
Posts Tagged ‘Abuse’
True Friend
Friday, October 7th, 2011
Help For Domestic Violence
Saturday, March 26th, 2011
Violence in any sort or form is never okay. No one should hurt another person or animal. When people talk about violence you hear about either murder or domestic violence most of the time. Domestic violence is a huge issue. It is usually between partners in the home. We hear stories about men abusing their wives but little about women hurting men. Even so, it is sad that anyone would hurt their partner. Celebrities, sadly, become a part of the abuse. Chris Brown and Mel Gibson are prime examples. Chris Brown abused Rihanna and it is very easy to tell that he has anger issues. He continues to make news on how he blows up at the littlest thing. He blew up on Good Morning America, possibly making a fool out of himself in the process. Then there is Mel Gibson, after his tapes, he laid low but still people should really do something about their anger issues. Violence becomes a problem if the issues are not solved. If you find yourself in a situation where you think you might need help for domestic violence, you can call the National Runaway Switchboard or Love Is Respect – both are anonymous and can help.
- Tatiana
The Problem of Abuse
Thursday, December 2nd, 2010
Abuse comes in so many forms of distribution. I’ve always believed it to be false when others say that words don’t hurt. Words can usually hurt the most of all. Words can be used in so many ways but are worst used when the purpose is for them to hurt someone else. Words are a powerful creation that shouldn’t be abused. When someone chooses to verbally abuse another person it can lower one’s self-esteem. It can also cause emotional distress. Words are memorable and can linger in someone’s mind forever. With that being the case, the pain remains inside.
Physical abuse is also a painful form of abuse. So many times physical abuse is practiced even when we don’t notice. Physical abuse is terrible and can destroy someone’s life, mindset, emotions, and perspective of life. Physical abuse includes violence, domestic violence, and can be as simple as a fight at school. I have a strong belief that negative emotions are natural but should be expressed in a manner that doesn’t harm others. I’ve always felt that many abusive people don’t always understand the agony that is caused when they hurt other people. I also believe that they don’t understand the severity of the effects that abuse causes.
Being abused can change so much in a person’s life. We must also consider the reasoning as to why one abuses another. Most abusers harm others physically and verbally because they are hurt inside. This leads us to recognize self-abuse as well. Many people would agree that when someone is abused in any way, they in many cases channel their anger to hurt others to make themselves feel better. In actuality, the person doesn’t feel any better, and as an outcome, they feel even more hurt because they don’t understand their urge to hurt other people. As a result of this the abuser continues to hurt other people.
So many people are being abused everyday. It is time for us to create a change in this pattern and to find alternatives to abuse. You can start this transformation by thinking of ways to help and by putting your ideas to action. Always remember to treat others as you would want to be treated. This is the first step to ending the repetitive chain of abuse.
- Sharenna