Domestic Violence Against Women:Ann

Gabriela De La Fuente

Metzger

English 1302

13 November 2014

Ann’s Story

In the article, Ann’s Story, she shared her personal story of her boyfriend’s abusive actions and raped her. Not only did he rape her but he would bring her down by abusing her mentally. After the rape, she would try to commit suicide by cutting herself. Anne also shares that she was abused as a child. That is the reason why she started cutting herself. She cut herself to deep that she had to be rushed to the hospital.

“[She] started to get counseling and had to deal with all the childhood abuse, and also all the alcohol and drugs [she] had done and all the people [she] had slept with”, this help was a step closer to being healthy (Ann’s Story). She vented to the counselor about her cutting herself and how she felt that she was going crazy. Ann hated herself, and it was a good choice to be part of a support group and getting anti-depressant because it really helped her. Ann’s sister and friends were there to support her and help her out. They saved her life, even though she had put them through hell.

If you are ignoring the fact that you are being abused and hoping the person will change, it will not get any better. You have to speak up and let someone know the situation. You have to be your own friend. You have to have compassion for yourself. You have to forgive yourself. You deserve better. You are a precious human being and you deserve to be treated with respect (Ann’s story).

Works Cited

Ann. "Ann's Story." DVRCV. DVRCV, n.d. Web. 13 Nov. 2014. <http://www.dvrcv.org.au/stories/anns-story>.

Domestic Violence Against Women: Maria

Gabriela De La Fuente

Metzger

English 1302

13 November 2014

Maria’s Story

            In the article I read, Maria’s Story, Maria shared her relationships that she has been in. Maria was in two emotionally and physically abusive relationships. Her first relationship was when she was 15 years old and having family problems. So she was desperate for love. Why didn’t she say something when she saw the first sign that her boyfriend was abusive? Maria was scared and “[her] intuition was silenced by the hunger for love [she] had” (Maria’s Story). It wasn’t till later on when she started to realize that she was suffering more than she can imagine. Her boyfriend would cuss at her and call her inappropriate names when he wouldn’t get his way. Always bringing her down. The relationship kept getting worse, Maria’s boyfriend started to abuse her physically. She would blame herself for his actions. Faith was the only thing that kept her from giving up. She finally ended that relationship. Later on in time she met a guy on dating website.

            Right from the start Maria noticed how her second boyfriend was. How he would compare her to his female best friend that he wanted but couldn’t have. They would always have problems due that reason but Maria wouldn’t let go. “This all sounds pretty terrible but I considered him a weakling, an unloved child who needs a mother”, Maria tried to help but she would never was able to be good enough for him (Maria’s Story). Maria made a friend and that friend helped her to get out of the relationship.

            It is always good to have at least one good close friend to vent too and be there for you when you need someone. It is not healthy to keep so much pain and words left unsaid inside, especially if you are going to an abusive relationship. When you see the first signs that you are in unhealthy relationship, it is best to get out of it before it is to late.

Works Cited

Maria. "Maria's Story." DVRCV. DVRCV, n.d. Web. 13 Nov. 2014. <http://www.dvrcv.org.au/stories/true-stories/stories-women/marias-story>.

domestic violence: Kathleen

Gabriela De La Fuente

Metzger

English II

October 15, 14

On the website, women against abuse, shares a story of how a woman was a victim of domestic violence and how she got through it. Kathleen’s Story, the name of the article, states the facts of how Kathleen get through her tragic life. Being abused not only physically but mentally really affected her life. How can someone go through this and not speak up?

Kathleen was married to a husband that would abuse her mentally. One day she was attacked brutally, leaving with severe concussion. She woke up in a hospital, not remember a thing. Kathleen was in a safe haven in July 2010 after recovering from the violent attack. “Kathleen had to rebuild her life, find a new school for her children, regain control of her finances, and find a permanent home she could afford”, (Kathleen’s Story).  She made the decision to take her children and start a new life. A program called Women Against Abuse’s Safe at Home, were able to help Kathleen and her family. They helped her with giving her an opportunity to own a home. Kathleen also took advice, referrals for child support, and a divorce from her partner. “Kathleen has become a passionate advocate in the movement to end domestic violence”(Kathleen’s Story), and is living a better life now.

I am glad Kathleen spoke up and conquered her situation. No one should be a victim of domestic violence. It makes her a very strong person and a role model to others who are going through the same situation she was in.   

Works Cited

Kathleen. "Kathleen's Story." Women against Abuse. Kathleen's Story, 2012. Web. 18 Oct. 2014. <http://www.womenagainstabuse.org/index.php/hear-our-stories/survivor-stories/kathleens-story>.