Not a day passes when we hear a news story about abuse in some form. There are so many forms of abuse that we sometimes don’t know the behavior we are seeing is actually abusive. It just leaves us with a feeling that it isn’t right.
According to Merriam-Webster, abuse is a corrupt practice or custom; improper or excessive use or treatment; or physical maltreatment. That can encompass an awful lot!
This month I hope to examine a variety of issues related to abuse, including different kinds of abuse, what makes a person into an abuser, why the abused stay, statistics involving abuse, and other aspects of abuse. I will be using both non-fiction and fiction to shed light on some of the issues involved when we examine abuse.
Why? Because knowledge is power. My hope is that with some of the knowledge presented here this month, some of my readers will be empowered to bring a change. Any change, however small or big, can mean a change in someone’s life.
Do you know someone who is abused? Do you know someone who is abusive? Do you know what to do to help someone who is abused? Feel free to share your experiences in the comments today or any day. I will be including links to helpful, informative sites in many of my posts. Perhaps some will be helpful to you or someone you know.
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I know someone who was abused. Close family member. She stayed in the marriage because they had four kids, only she didn’t realize she was hurting not only herself, but the children. Finally, when he pushed too far, she walked away, filed for divorce and is now raising the kids alone (he’s not enough of a man to be a true father), and they are all much happier, although it isn’t easy financially to raise 4 kids. She gets support, and each day is better. Thank you for writing about this. Not enough women listen to their hearts.
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I have come across many such news in India where I love and I don’t understand what will people get by affecting others physically or mentally that is going to cause them distress. Sometimes it annoys me 😦
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I know of women in very controlling relationships, the man rules the roost. It’s the man’s way or the highway, but there isn’t physical abuse, it’s all mental and sometimes that’s worse because no one knows what is going on.
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Yes, almost worse. Sometimes the woman didn’t even realize what’s going on because they’re made to feel stupid and worthless. I’ll visit that type off abuse too.
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When you live in a good marriage/ relationship it’s not easy imagine how or why others live. But the statistics tell us that there are so many.
I was abused as a child, sexually, but it was the bullying and mental abuse which came with it that were just as bad. Good news is I survived.
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Many have survived. More would if people spoke up about it. The silence helps the abused to feel alone.
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Yes they say, ‘silence is the greatest enabler of abuse’.
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You are a brave girl. Not a subject that lifts the spirits. Visiting on the opening day and love this about the #Challenge. Finding new bloggers and what their purpose is. Hope you find new readers that will appreciate this education. If you have time, come and visit with me 26 hotels and inns.
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I’ll come by. Commenting from phone so I’ll wait till I am home.
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You’re very brave to write about this. More people need to step out of their comfort zone and see what is going on with all the abuse..even self-abuse is abuse! Looking forward to reading more!
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Very important topic, thank you for choosing this! I’ve escaped an abusive relationship only by luck when he got bored with me so I’m grateful to anyone for trying to help others less fortunate.
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I know we talked about your theme a few weeks ago, but I just wanted to say for the record… It’s fabulous! You will help so many people this month, not just by what you write in your posts, but by giving them a supportive place to voice their own experiences. I know great things will happen here in April. : )
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I am SO proud of you for tackling this tough topic on the AtoZ!
Revisit the Tender Years with me during the #AtoZChallenge at Life & Faith in Caneyhead!
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Thank you, Barbara. I haven’t been able to post my comments on your A to Z posts. Capcha is not allowing me to post using firefox or chrome.
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This is so real. Nice of you to share this!!
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Thank you for stopping by!
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What a challenging subject to take on!
And such a VERY important one.
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Great theme for the A2Z, Corina. I was emotionally abused as a child and married twice to abusive men. I look forward to reading your other posts.
Many Blessings,
Lori
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