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>.

Domestic Violence against woman: Ray Rice

Gabriela De La Fuente

Metzger

English II

October 15, 14

In the article I read in ESPN, Sources: Ray Rice Spat At Fiancé, it states the story of how Ray Rice abused his fiancé.  Janay Palmer, Rice’s fiancé, was a victim of domestic violence. Some people are defending Rice of his actions. Some blaming the fiancé for provoking, some blame Rice for abusing Palmer. Ray Rice should be responsible and accept the consequences.

Good thing there was a security video for proof that Rice punched his fiancé’s face twice, causing her to be unconscious. Rice dragged her out of the elevator “"The first thing he [Rice] said is, 'She's intoxicated. She drank too much. I'm just trying to get her to the room,'" one staffer said (sources: ray rice spat at fiancé), was trying to cover up the mess he made, thinking he can get away with his actions. CNN’s article about the situation, Ray Rice's wife slams his punishment for violence against her, he states that Rice was suspended for two football games but “not guilty to aggravated assault and applied to a program for first-time offenders that could clear him of chargers in a little as one year.”

Some people do not just see Ray Rice as a football player, but at someone they can look up too. Thinking he has a good life and is a good football player. People seeing how easy it was for Rice to get away with this situation is not okay. They should give Rice for consequences for his actions. Palmer should speak up; take a role as a woman to stop domestic violence against women. She can be the voice for other woman out there that goes through this problem everyday.

Works Cited

Barr, John. "Sources: Ray Rice Spat at Fiance." ESPN. Espn, 11 Sept. 2014. Web. 18 Oct. 2014. <http://espn.go.com/espn/otl/story/_/id/11503496/ray-rice-spat-face-fiancee-twice-punch-lines-reports>.

Fantz, Ashley, Josh Levs, and Catherine E. Shoichet. "Ray Rice's Wife Slams His Punishment for Violence against Her." CNN. CNN, 16 Sept. 2014. Web. 18 Oct. 2014. <http://www.cnn.com/2014/09/09/us/ray-rice-nfl-janay-rice/>.