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K&R I hope things are better for you now. MotherPetrie Feb 2013 #1
I am so sorry. I support this cause 100%. I am lucky Laura PourMeADrink Feb 2013 #2
Thank you Laura. sheshe2 Feb 2013 #4
100% Euphoria Feb 2013 #29
We can Stop this. We can! sheshe2 Feb 2013 #92
Real men are not cruel to women. Deep13 Feb 2013 #3
I am sure that really made SheShe feel better Laura PourMeADrink Feb 2013 #5
Thanks Laura. sheshe2 Feb 2013 #8
????????? nt Deep13 Feb 2013 #13
I know you didn't mean anything Laura PourMeADrink Feb 2013 #15
I was saddened somewhat and violence against women makes me angry... Deep13 Feb 2013 #87
I got what you were saying. GentryDixon Feb 2013 #120
Deep13... sheshe2 Feb 2013 #28
Sorry. Deep13 Feb 2013 #89
Deep13, I am so very sorry for what you suffered. sheshe2 Feb 2013 #165
Thanks. Deep13 Feb 2013 #169
Deep 13, although YOU did not intend tblue37 Feb 2013 #115
+10.000 smirkymonkey Feb 2013 #57
rec'd, kicked, signed, tweeted, facebooked.. annabanana Feb 2013 #6
Thank you anna. sheshe2 Feb 2013 #9
Oh, sheshe2... DollarBillHines Feb 2013 #7
Thank you DBH! sheshe2 Feb 2013 #31
Sounds similar to what I went through rurallib Feb 2013 #10
I am so sorry rurallib... sheshe2 Feb 2013 #12
oddly I had most of those memories repressed until rurallib Feb 2013 #19
Thanks for sharing that with DU. VAWA affects real women and they're being ignored. freshwest Feb 2013 #11
Oh do not make me cry, my dear freshwest. sheshe2 Feb 2013 #22
Look at this response -- you're helping the cause a LOT! gateley Feb 2013 #80
In 2010, a shocking 4,741,000 women were victims of domestic violence Bonobo Feb 2013 #14
For the sake of those of us that love stats littlemissmartypants Feb 2013 #27
Sure. Bonobo Feb 2013 #34
link says page not found. BlancheSplanchnik Feb 2013 #42
Worked for me, but here. again. Bonobo Feb 2013 #44
ok got it, Thanks. It was a download BlancheSplanchnik Feb 2013 #50
Per your CDC chart, 1 in 5 women are raped; 1 in 71 men are raped. SunSeeker Feb 2013 #97
Thank you! nt raccoon Feb 2013 #99
And it also includes "shoves". DURHAM D Feb 2013 #108
Yes. As they say, "there are lies, damn lies...and then there are statistics." nt SunSeeker Feb 2013 #112
Predictably pathetic Helen Reddy Feb 2013 #124
Thank you so very much, SunSeeker. sheshe2 Feb 2013 #138
You showed a lot of strength in baring your soul, sheshe. SunSeeker Feb 2013 #168
And it's also worth noting that Gormy Cuss Feb 2013 #143
No but as a volunteer at my local women's shelter I recognize the pain, suffering and grief riderinthestorm Feb 2013 #16
In that respect, yes I am...it was many years ago. sheshe2 Feb 2013 #43
I can't imagine what it's like to live in the presence of that physical violence; I do know about patrice Feb 2013 #17
I really do not know if one is any worse that the other. sheshe2 Feb 2013 #49
It took a lot of work to get as past as I am from all of the verbal abuse and tpsbmam Feb 2013 #18
Thank you tpsbmam. sheshe2 Feb 2013 #55
sheshe...I am ALWAYS amazed to see that threads on women's human rights tend to sink BlancheSplanchnik Feb 2013 #20
My father was abused as an old man in his 2nd marriage... Bonobo Feb 2013 #23
I am very sorry. I wonder, when minority folks post to raise awareness of their situation, BlancheSplanchnik Feb 2013 #25
I see no reason why age should redefine the issue. Bonobo Feb 2013 #35
I made some edits for clarity to my post. HOWEVER, you are missing my point BlancheSplanchnik Feb 2013 #37
I am not minimizing it. The opposite, in fact. Bonobo Feb 2013 #40
I DO NOT think a thread on the issue of male victims would be mocked. BlancheSplanchnik Feb 2013 #47
violence againt anyone is wrong CitizenPatriot Feb 2013 #125
Thank you! He always does this. nt raccoon Feb 2013 #100
Thank you Blanche... sheshe2 Feb 2013 #58
There are just as many, if not more, abusive human females Disconnect Feb 2013 #21
a "female tantrum" as you put it, is not equivalent to abuse by someone bigger & stronger who BlancheSplanchnik Feb 2013 #32
Again Blanche, thank you, for answering these posts, sheshe2 Feb 2013 #61
"As many, if not more" OldHippieChick Feb 2013 #45
It's a common MRA deflection.nt sufrommich Feb 2013 #107
Well, you certainly know how to win friends and influence enemies, don't you? nt. OldDem2012 Feb 2013 #54
BullSHIT. Zoeisright Feb 2013 #71
Get YOUR facts straight, not some ad hominem tantrum!!!! Disconnect Feb 2013 #153
Straight out of the MRA handbook. DURHAM D Feb 2013 #72
Where are the Equal Programss, Shelters for Battered Men?? Disconnect Feb 2013 #136
I have to wonder if the neighbors always call the police on this man? CitizenPatriot Feb 2013 #130
So where are the Battered Men's Shelters?? Disconnect Feb 2013 #135
You need a math class n/t CitizenPatriot Feb 2013 #160
Where are the men who gave up their jobs to raise children wickerwoman Feb 2013 #164
Another Ad Hominem Tantrum!!! Disconnect Feb 2013 #171
Bullshit Marrah_G Feb 2013 #151
You are full of shit alarimer Feb 2013 #162
No, dad would just hit me Demo_Chris Feb 2013 #24
I am so so sorry Tumbulu Feb 2013 #59
Yeah, it's a sad thread. Thanks for the response Demo_Chris Feb 2013 #62
'tis. good to see so much compassion, though BlancheSplanchnik Feb 2013 #88
Funny you mention that... Demo_Chris Feb 2013 #93
I've read that yes, it is related. raccoon Feb 2013 #101
I could not sleep last night- reading the threads Tumbulu Feb 2013 #163
In my family it was my mom and me. redqueen Feb 2013 #139
IKHO it's a survival strategy. Gormy Cuss Feb 2013 #144
DEFINITELY an important post, and thread. I suppose I'm among the lucky ones - never to have calimary Feb 2013 #26
Signed the petition UtahLib Feb 2013 #30
You are a brave person, I hope things are better for you now kairos12 Feb 2013 #33
yes, here is my horrible experience with violence against women Puzzledtraveller Feb 2013 #36
god..... BlancheSplanchnik Feb 2013 #85
No, but as a medic I saw plenty nadinbrzezinski Feb 2013 #38
Thank you nadin, thank you so much! nt sheshe2 Feb 2013 #63
Le Taz Hot Feb 2013 #39
I'm hugging you tight right now, sheshe2 ReRe Feb 2013 #41
You got that right, ReRe....Let's get in the right millenn!ium sheshe2 Feb 2013 #69
I am sorry that you had to go through this, Curmudgeoness Feb 2013 #46
... sheshe2 Feb 2013 #70
Yes, it has, sheshe2. Control-Z Feb 2013 #48
OMG! I clicked on your link and I am so sorry! smirkymonkey Feb 2013 #60
Oh, Control-Z sheshe2 Feb 2013 #73
No words. JNelson6563 Feb 2013 #98
O.M.G. Helen Reddy Feb 2013 #126
Thank you. n/t pnwmom Feb 2013 #51
Your action got my signature. iemitsu Feb 2013 #52
You are welcome, iemitsu. sheshe2 Feb 2013 #77
Since victims of abuse or witnesses to abuse iemitsu Feb 2013 #91
Thanks for posting this fadedrose Feb 2013 #53
Former shelter volunteer here. Ilsa Feb 2013 #56
... sheshe2 Feb 2013 #142
Thank you, sheshe2 -- gateley Feb 2013 #64
Thanks gateley.... sheshe2 Feb 2013 #79
I can understand your reluctance to post this, but look at all the others who gateley Feb 2013 #82
gateley...your petition was a tipping point for me... sheshe2 Feb 2013 #86
Signed Gemini Cat Feb 2013 #65
Thank you, thank you, thank you PatSeg Feb 2013 #66
I saw your post PatSeg...and I thank you for that! nt sheshe2 Feb 2013 #173
I once went to the ER with a bloody nose TexasBushwhacker Feb 2013 #67
My siblings and I lived that nightmare, and worse. Most of the abuse was verbal, but he did Flatulo Feb 2013 #68
I weep for you, Flatulo sheshe2 Feb 2013 #75
The important thing is to break the cycle, as I have done. Flatulo Feb 2013 #78
We can break the cycle...yes . We can! sheshe2 Feb 2013 #81
I signed the petition. ohheckyeah Feb 2013 #74
Hi, ohheckyeah...and thank you! sheshe2 Feb 2013 #83
You're welcome. ohheckyeah Feb 2013 #84
Thank you for posting this.. bama_blue_dot Feb 2013 #76
For your children, you must leave usrbs Feb 2013 #102
Thank you bama_blue_dot Feb 2013 #103
I stayed years later than I should have in a bad marriage usrbs Feb 2013 #104
+100 wickerwoman Feb 2013 #166
:( Fire Walk With Me Feb 2013 #90
I want to see, and I think it's now possible we could see, an explosion snot Feb 2013 #94
Done, sheshe! pacalo Feb 2013 #95
K&R & signed! SunSeeker Feb 2013 #96
morning kick Laura PourMeADrink Feb 2013 #105
DONE. derby378 Feb 2013 #106
Done! WinstonSmith4740 Feb 2013 #109
This message was self-deleted by its author OldDem2012 Feb 2013 #110
I'm so sorry this cruel child abuse happened to you. I wish there was someone there AnotherMother4Peace Feb 2013 #117
I'm sorry...I understand the statistics, but I didn't know where else to share my story.... OldDem2012 Feb 2013 #118
One of my favorite movie quotes: "Some of us have great stories, pretty stories. That AnotherMother4Peace Feb 2013 #119
Yes - My dad was cruel & assaulted my mom many times. I kept many secrets as AnotherMother4Peace Feb 2013 #111
Thanks. lunatica Feb 2013 #113
Men not only need to stand up for women, they need to make it clear to other men rhett o rick Feb 2013 #114
This thread is heartbreaking. redwitch Feb 2013 #116
Since I'm pretty old. I'm familiar with how men thought in the past. Cleita Feb 2013 #121
Yes. LWolf Feb 2013 #122
I was never a victim of domestic abuse. RebelOne Feb 2013 #123
You were a victim of abuse, passive abuse. Cleita Feb 2013 #127
I've only been through it from your mother's side, not yours kdmorris Feb 2013 #128
Done... Sekhmets Daughter Feb 2013 #129
like 129 malokvale77 Feb 2013 #131
sheshe.. Cha Feb 2013 #132
Oh, Cha, you too? sheshe2 Feb 2013 #147
You are amazing Number23 Feb 2013 #133
Thank you, Number23! sheshe2 Feb 2013 #148
Sheshe, you've done well in this thread. I don't talk online about such things as I can't do it. freshwest Feb 2013 #134
... sheshe2 Feb 2013 #149
Nothing as dramatic as that and I'm scarred. It's total BS that anyone who would not support strong Dark n Stormy Knight Feb 2013 #137
Men have Domestic Violence perpetrated against them by Human Females, the opposite sex also!!! Disconnect Feb 2013 #140
Don't. Be. So. Sure. J/S. WinkyDink Feb 2013 #141
To Mr. Disconnect Helen Reddy Feb 2013 #145
Good gawd, no! Iggo Feb 2013 #146
signed - Thanks for your bravery! flying_wahini Feb 2013 #150
It has. Scootaloo Feb 2013 #152
I do, Scootaloo. sheshe2 Feb 2013 #154
I got lucky as a child, I guess LadyHawkAZ Feb 2013 #155
Oh, LadyHawk. sheshe2 Feb 2013 #156
I haven't seen him in 16 years LadyHawkAZ Feb 2013 #157
Signing. davidthegnome Feb 2013 #158
I understand rickyhall Feb 2013 #159
So very sorry, rickyhall. sheshe2 Feb 2013 #161
Fuck the knuckle draggers sigmasix Feb 2013 #167
K & R Quantess Feb 2013 #170
Here is a video that explains VAWA Disconnect Feb 2013 #172
I'm sorry that you went through this, sheshe. No child should be part of violence. In_The_Wind Mar 2013 #174
I often wonder if there is a woman alive who hasn't been abused by some male, Sekhmets Daughter Mar 2013 #175
imo: In_The_Wind Mar 2013 #176
Good Lord... Sekhmets Daughter Mar 2013 #177
indeed In_The_Wind Mar 2013 #178
Healing Power...yep Sekhmets Daughter Mar 2013 #179
Sad but true and I am so very sorry! sheshe2 Mar 2013 #181
Thanks sheshe2 Sekhmets Daughter Mar 2013 #182
So true....sad but true. And Thank you! sheshe2 Mar 2013 #183
Thank You! Sekhmets Daughter Mar 2013 #184
Been there 2naSalit Mar 2013 #180
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