Some Families are Enablers of Domestic Violence

Last night, my husband and I decided to see an old movie by Tyler Perry: MADEA'S FAMILY REUNION. This movie is a classic story of domestic abuse and how some parents become enablers of abuse. This mother of two allowed her man defile one of her daughters, all because she wanted to keep her relationship; a relationship she eventually lost. The poor girl grew up hating herself, finding it difficult to love. The same mother forced her second daughter to be with a man who beat her up everyday, all because of wealth. 

The story was a sad one, but when these two ladies decided to break free from abuse and pick up the pieces of their lives, I could see true happiness and healing shooting through their smiles. 

Some people come from homes where abuse is covered up by someone who has an 'interest' to protect, not considering the damage done to the victims. Some of these victims are children who have been groomed, manipulated and threatened so that they are afraid to speak up. 

Some people find it difficult to walk away because they can't imagine starting all  over again. So they would rather die in silence. People are suffering! 

Please, help children in abusive homes. Say something. Don't think it doesn't concern you. It is everyone's business. The cycle of abuse will only continue and the society will get worse by the day. 

If you're afraid of leaving an abusive relationship, you need to understand that you can lose your life in the process, and nothing will bring you back. Believe me, you will find peace when you find the courage to leave. Peace of mind is priceless. 

Please, stay alive. Seek help and walk away now.  

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Comments

  1. MohFebruary 5, 2021 at 10:46 PM

    You just nailed this right on the head yet again!
    Some families sweep molestations like this under the doormat, all in the name of "protecting the family" from shame without realising that they're encouraging and strengthening the predator with that action
    Good one again Fifi & @lawgicalarena👍

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  2. The Human ProjectFebruary 6, 2021 at 11:37 PM

    Thank you Moh. Hopefully, this gets to people who need to hear it and change.

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