Domestic Violence

What can we do to prevent domestic violence? There are many ways to prevent domestic violence. Many women suffer in silence and others are afraid to talk. Some can’t talk because it’s too late. They are dead. Don’t let anyone to put you down, insult you, tell you are not worthy, or hit you because that person doesn’t care about you. Men think they can do whatever they want because they are “machos” and nobody can tell them what to do and what not to do because they are always right. When your husband or boyfriend hits you the first time, it means he will continue hurting you whenever he feels like it. When a man is an abuser, he always will be one. They’ll find any reason to argue. For example, if they find a toothpick on the floor, they’ll start screaming at you saying that you are lazy that you don’t clean the house even though the house is pretty clean. That’s why women should try to prevent violence before it happens. Here are some of the things that you can do to stop domestic violence. First, if your partner hits you, call the police and ask for a police report. Second, if he continues abusing you emotionally or verbally, get an order of protection. With this document, the aggressor can’t hurt you. Finally, escape from an abusive relationship and try to be happy. Nobody has the right to mistreat you. Take advantage of the help that this country offers you. This country has many organizations that can help women that go through domestic violence. You don’t have to suffer silence anymore. Please look for help.
Maria Ofelia Duarte