Domestic Violence: Act Of Emotionally Or Physically Hurting Another Family

Domestic violence is the act of emotionally or physically hurting another family or household member. It is a burdensome experience that will tire its victim. In order to end domestic violence, victims need to know that they should not be scared to seek help; on the contrary the help they receive will allow them to heal. Domestic violence is emotionally and physically draining. When I was domestically abused I always expected it and allowed myself to repeat going through the same cycle. I had a hard time dealing with it so I turned to drugs and self harm because I was depressed. Self harm helped me deal with the emotional pain; it was easier to deal with physical pain than it was to deal with how hurt and sad I felt. I’ve been told I’m …show more content…
As a child I never told anyone because an adult told me to stay quiet which only made the situation worse. My abuse continued on for most of my life until I almost killed myself. When my parents saw how much it affected me my father went to church to get help and find better ways to let his anger out.
I try to have a positive outlook on life despite everything that has happened. I cannot change the past nor do I blame my dad and boyfriend for the person I’ve become. In some ways I appreciate that it has taught me to become the best person I can be. I believe it has taught me to be more empathetic as well as helped me decide on what career I want to have.
The best way to reduce or end domestic violence is to get help. Getting help is the most important step in stopping domestic violence. Once you get help you can start to heal as well as allow your abuser to heal themselves.
After you have dealt with the situation don’t become your abuser, learn to maintain healthy relationships. That part of your life is gone, if you need to go to a psychologist, a friend, or family member do it. Don’t permit your abuser to take away your chance at developing healthy relationships with other human