Comments on: I Saw My Mother Get Beaten, Help Me Stop Domestic Violence #PurplePurse

By: Cyndy Bush

Cyndy Bush — Mon, 07 Oct 2013 00:57:00 +0000

I am so, so sorry for what you went through. I admire the courage it took for you to post this. Your daughters will never have to go through that, that’s your gift to them! xoxo

By: unknownmami

unknownmami — Mon, 07 Oct 2013 00:26:00 +0000

In reply to ::xishell::. Thank you for your kind words. I haven't heard of that campaign in India, but it sounds like a great idea.

By: Vidya Sury

Vidya Sury — Sun, 06 Oct 2013 17:20:00 +0000

Hugs! I admire you for writing this post. You are a champ!

By: ::xishell::

::xishell:: — Sun, 06 Oct 2013 04:49:00 +0000

Wow, that left me with tears streaming. I worked for many years as a domestic violence advocate, its something I feel personally passionate about. It’s so much more complicated than most people realize. Thank you for sharing your story, difficult as it may be, and for shedding light and for showing the complication and that the people who hurt us can also be people who love us and that we love.
Have you heard of this campaign in India, its called the Doorbell campaign, or something similar? They are training men to ring the door bell of a house when they know a woman is being beaten because even just a doorbell or knowing someone is around can stop the incident from escalating. So grateful you shared this.

By: Mrs4444

Mrs4444 — Sat, 05 Oct 2013 04:29:00 +0000

Congratulations for honoring your mom by breaking the cycle of violence in your family. That has to be a fantastic feeling. Come to think of it (seriously), I have done the same! It IS a great feeling. Thanks for joining this campaign.

By: unknownmami

unknownmami — Fri, 04 Oct 2013 23:36:00 +0000

In reply to blancastella. Thank you, friend.

By: blancastella

blancastella — Fri, 04 Oct 2013 02:28:00 +0000

Claudya, I aplaud you for your bravery in sharing your story. I cannot imagine as a child what you or your mother went thru.Wow.. I have no words..but I send you great love.I KNOW you will make a difference to several people’s lives.<3

By: Helena Osorio

Helena Osorio — Thu, 03 Oct 2013 23:54:00 +0000

I love you! *HUG* It takes a lot of courage to open up and write about some things. Thank you for doing it. Know that you are loved and admired for it. Eres una chingona! 😉 And I passed the purse.

By: unknownmami

unknownmami — Thu, 03 Oct 2013 23:54:00 +0000

In reply to Helena Osorio. Thank you, amiga. I love you right back.