I have been thinking about domestic violence lately. How could I not with all that has happened? I heard about a murder-suicide the other day. And then there was the abuser who got arrested for killing his wife/ girlfriend. There have been many horrific incidents lately. Then, there are the families that have been marred permanently by the horrors of losing a family member or friend. It’s just awful!

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, I think there is still more education and awareness that needs to be had. We need to understand exactly what domestic violence( I got this from the internet domestic violence is, abuse emotional, sexual, economic, physical, and psychological) is. I am speaking about myself as well because I should have left my situation sooner. Even though I got out with my life, I should have paid attention to the signs. I should have listened to what he had been saying all along.

B….., I will kill you!

*National Domestic Violence Hotline: Domestic Violence Support- 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)- TTY 1-800-787-3224