When
I share my story, people somehow feel more free to tell me about things that
has happened in their lives. Personally I love being able to do that, as I
know how much it means when you have something you carry with you all the time,
but suddenly someone takes the time to listen to. It’s the most simple thing, but
it can make a world of difference.
Even
though this week’s song has nothing to do with my story, it deals with a
subject that gets me fired up quite fast every time I talk to a someone who’s
lived through it. Domestic violence is still today a form of abuse that gets
brushed under the carpet too often. I understand that the dominant person
usually has an over bearing control over the abused person and this often makes
the abused person scared to talk. But all too often there are other people
around the situation who just turn a blind eye. Domestic violence should not be
accepted in any circumstance, full stop!
We
can make a difference if we openly talk about it. I think the power is in
people sharing their experiences and letting others know they are not alone,
that there is hope and life after that toxic relationship. Also I have noticed
people who have been abused, too often blame themselves and carry the quilt
with them even years later. It is not your fault.
I
understand this is a sensitive subject and many victims would not feel
comfortable sharing their stories and I respect that. But If you do want to
make a difference and want to share your story, please do so in the comments
below. And if you know someone this song would bring comfort to, please share
it.
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