Relationship Abuse: Your Kids Are Watching

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odeisel — Thu, 16 Aug 2007 16:15:21 GMT

hopefully, women and even men can read and learn from this.

re: Relationship Abuse: Your Kids Are Watching

NthngIs4vr& AlwyzIsALIE — Thu, 16 Aug 2007 16:48:40 GMT

This is a beautiful story. I've never been in an abusive relationship and my parents didnt have abuse issues. But somehow, my brother was abusive to his wife and my sisters have both been with abusive men. My question is where does this cycle start. since it wasnt in our house.

This story is about forgiveness and it was hard for me to forgive my sisters' babydaddys and even my own brother because of what they did. I beleive that hate can consume you and when you forgive someone, its not just for them.

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BLUNTBLAZER — Thu, 16 Aug 2007 16:51:54 GMT

MAYNE DAT WAS HELLA DEEP N THOUGHT PROVOKIN CAUSE I HAVE A KID N GROWIN UP 4 ME WAS HARD BUT I KEPT ALL MY PAIN INSIDE. PEOPLE FORGET BOUT THA KIDS THERE VOICE NEED TO BE HEARD N RESPECTED. I GIVE U PROPS CAUSE FORGIVIN N FORGETIN THA PAST IS HARD I CANT DO IT.

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Hoodgrown — Thu, 16 Aug 2007 16:52:45 GMT

very true..

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Boss Up — Thu, 16 Aug 2007 17:04:33 GMT

wow unbelievable that makes me want to go and talk to my mother again

but i can't forgive my mom, she left me...so fuck her

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Hoodgrown — Thu, 16 Aug 2007 17:11:22 GMT

It seem like these young boys nowadays are quick with the hands and I think it boils down to self-esteem issues on both sides.

Insecure dudes who have no control in their daily life and feel the need to take out their frustrations on their women and then there's the female who for whatever reason let that shit slide. Maybe this was that "cute" nigga that they never thought they could get or whatever.

When this shit goes down.. I'm wondering... where is the other family members at?

Because when my daughters start dating, if one of these little faggots lay a hand on them.. they'll be kidnapped and beat in the back of a van for at least an hour....

re: Relationship Abuse: Your Kids Are Watching

junegemini — Thu, 16 Aug 2007 17:35:46 GMT

i wrote this earlier but i guess it didnt go through

SMH...this was a great story and i admire the writer for having to courage to even speak on such a deep topic...alot of women suffer abuse in relationships but not enough talk about them...this story was very emotional but moving and informative at the same time

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kenna — Thu, 16 Aug 2007 19:34:40 GMT

Good read, good to see you come out on the other side. Very well written, deep and personal, good article that more people should read and learn from.

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www.rebelMixtapes.com — Thu, 16 Aug 2007 21:46:35 GMT

Powerful story. I would like to see more like this on the site. Helping to develop and heal our communities would really make this "the world's most dangerous site."
PEACE

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Pussy Can Kill U — Fri, 17 Aug 2007 01:00:04 GMT

Thank you for exposing yourself in an effort to help others. It is good for us as daughters and mothers to understand how our past demons affect our present and future.

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Dove — Thu, 06 Sep 2007 05:11:47 GMT

Damn... I finally got a chance to read this and my eyes are teared up...

Oddly, my stepfather's name was Roy too. On a good note, he wasn't abusive to my mom in a physical way, but he was a cheater and a lazy, selfish bastard to her. He was mentally and emotionally abusive to me (thank God for a good therapist!!) My younger half sister is his daughter, and I've always felt bad that she's had to deal with his failure to remember/acknowledge birthdays or other special holidays/things in her life. Personally I hope he rots... but for my sister's sake I hope he finds Jesus or something so he can do right by her.

Thank you for sharing your story - it means a lot. There are SO many people who have been affected by their parents abusive relationships and bad relationship decisions. It's just good to see people talking about it.

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Zaah — Sun, 23 Sep 2007 16:11:20 GMT

I remember going through the same shit whn I was younger. It seems like the last straw is mostly about The Kids....you know? My mom caught me with a knife about to do sum damage to dude. After that, she was gone. Dude got sick some years later and now he tryna right his wrongs. I see him and I still want to knock his ass out but......My moms can get pass that and forgive so i aint got no choice. She bout the only reason he safe!!!! Nah. But Ive always believed in kharma. I cant really say that dude broke her spirit though. I think it made her stronger. She was weaker when she was with him. For her to make that move and get out was strong.