October is Dometic VIolence MOnth

[mssassy]

I encourage everyone with a heart to check out Ark Domestic Violence Coaliton and Safe Places both in Little Rock Ark for rallys and the clothesline. The clothesline project has t shirts and silouttes that represent women who are abused and who have died at the hands of their abuser

http://www.domesticpeace.com/

http://www.pulaskitech.edu/current_n...lt.asp?ID=1299

This is one subject that I will no longer be bullied into be quiet about.
This posting does not violate any board rules
I survived not one but three domestic violence relationship all the while working in a hobby that has never once been kind to me
I almost died from those I got lucky when so many women dont
I am coming clean because I am finally in a place where I can and not longer be afraid
Women who have been abused and survived need to come forward tell their stories so that others who are being abused will know they are not alone.
This hobby is a fun hobby but we all have "real day to day " lives away from it and its in those lives that we can all join together and make a difference in domestic violence.
This is why i have chosen to post this on here
I regret that may not be able to read all the catty comments made about this but I can only hope that is makes difference to some body

[mssassy]

note : Its nice to finally be in a place where peoples negative opinions no longer matter. so please know that if u choose to post a negative comment on this thread in an effort to make me look bad or upset me you are only wasting your time

Please everyone join with me to help spread the word about domestic violence

Thank you

[Ginger Doll]

Originally Posted by mssassy

...perhap if ginger had been truly abused by a man she wouldnt have the attitude she does...

Actually, Ginger WAS abused by a man. My marriage ended when my ex husband was hauled off to jail for 1st degree aggravated assault. Perhaps you shouldn't speak on subjects that you know nothing about?

Even though it's been 4+ years since the divorce & any contact between us, I remain prepared. The chances of him ever making contact with me again are slim to none, but just in case… Why do you think I have my CCL & a nice gun collection?

I simply don't believe in whining about my problems publically, being a broken record or living in the past. I've learned, I've moved on & now I'm thriving.

And for the record, I do feel that domestic violence is a serious issue – however, I also feel that it's something that's very inappropriate to use as a marketing platform or an attention grab.

[horserider]

I have no doubt donestic violence is a very serious issue. But ........why twins?