I got so engrossed in writing my last post that I forgot to add the "twist." As much as I don't really want to revisit this topic, I feel the need complete what I started. So here it goes . . .
According to Wikipedia -
The definition of Abuse is:
• Improper treatment or usage; application to a wrong or bad purpose; misuse; perversion.
• Physical or verbal maltreatment; injury.
• Sexual assault; violation; rape.
• An unjust, corrupt or wrongful practice or custom; offense; crime; fault.
• Coarse, insulting speech; abusive language.
The definition of Bullying is:
A form of abuse that is repeated over time and involves a real or perceived imbalance of power with the more powerful individual or group comprises repeated acts abusing those who are less powerful. The power imbalance may be social power and/or physical power. The victim of bullying is sometimes referred to as a target.
There types of abuse bullies use are emotional, physical, verbal and subtle coercion such as psychological manipulation.
I had some words to write about this topic, then I came across this YouTube video on the blog The Purple Moose Gazette and felt is said a hell of a lot more then I can at this time.
Until later . . .
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As a social work student, I interned at the Abused Persons Program in Montgomery County, MD. They offer services to people in or who have recently left abusive relationships including counseling, practical advice and legal advocacy, and case management including locating shelter. If any of your readers are in an abusive relationship, in Montgomery County they should call the Abused Persons Program hotline at 240-777-4195 during business hours or 240-777-4673 at any other time. Victims of domestic abuse in all 50 states can call the national domestic violence hotline at 1−800−799−SAFE (7233). Leaving an abusive relationship can be extremely scary for many reasons, but there are people who can help.
ALSO: if you think your abusive partner may be monitoring your computer usage, DO NOT visit any domestic violence websites on your home computer. Try to use a public computer (such as at the library), or just call the hotline.
If you have any readers in an abusive relationship, I hope they are able to benefit from this information.
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