Series 8

The Ugliness of man and woman - Domestic Violence

Victim of domestic violence

So many women suffer under it. Yes, men too - I know, however my focus is on women because they are often the ones most vulnerable and have no means of escape. More often than not, those that stay, do so because they have no place else to go - that is gradually changing, city by city, state by state. There are others who run for their lives; successfully escaping the brutality. But then, there are those who try to run, and unfortunately, they don't make it. This series, episodes and few chapters are dedicated to them. We, Laz and I give you the story of Shanna.

Everything I write, at some point, will touch on the horror of this other ugly thing that effects too many lives. Domestic Violence. I take a strong position - a strong stand on it - because I don't want anyone to ever forget that it exist - still going on to this day. Please, I pray, that none of us ignores the cries of terror, if - that should assault our ears - if we are unfortunate enough to hear them; whether next door, down the street, in a parking lot, or at place of work. I pray that some how, we would all intervene, even if doing so has to be anonymously.

Warning...

True video of one or many who doesn't get away.

Written by Mercedes Keyes,
copyright©amberswann.com, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010
All art done by
M. Keyes
Collaborations with
Lawrence James

Comments (2)

2010-02-22 13:51:35 | soulfilledbliss - So Horrifying

I had seen this video clip sometime ago and just stared numb at the screen. It never seems to fail that when this type of abuse goes unchecked that the victim ends up either dead or disfigured for life.
I am very fortunate to be one of the women that did suffer from domestic violence and came through the other side safe and free from my tormentor. Last summer we witnessed a man slapping and pushing a women while we were driving around town. Bobby called the state troopers but as soon as the car stopped I was out the door, yelling at the man - it startled him so bad he stopped and said " Lady, you don't know what kinda person she is" as he shoved her into the back seat. I just lost it - needless to say as I was picked up , put back in my seat, buckled in and my hair in my ears singed of by Bob - the troopers had arrived. And to my shock but not surprise as they wrestled with the guy the young lady wept and tried to intervene. I make it my personal business to be candid about my past DV attacks and issues with other women, in hopes that they find the strength and an escape route before it is to late.

2010-02-22 14:41:33 | MKeyes01

I am so glad that you spoke out here, and that you were actively aggressive in trying to prevent it. LOL, not a smart way of intervening, - phew - but when you see it, your adrenaline gets going and you act before you think! Either way, someone - everyone, should act upon witnessing it - just maybe, not that way unless you're a mighty strong man. But remember the movie with Halle Berry? When her husband was killed? Yeah - so maybe it's best to yell out, while dialing the police. I love it when someone speaks up about it, because I too went through it and it's serious business!