Abuse Victims
57Wrist Band
Invitation
October is Domestic Violence month. I was unaware of this when I published my 4 part hub on this subject. I do hope you take a gander and read them. Part 4 is the help section.
The color to signify Domestic Violence is purple. There are ribbons and wrist bands,($2.50) along with many other items they use to promote awareness of this social problem. It does belong to our society as we all pay for it in one way or another. The cost of medical care and counseling alone is in the Billions each year. Physical injuries, broken bones and bruises are the ones society can see.They heal in time. It is the invisible injuries that are hidden behind the masks of individuals who are directly affected by this growing dilemma. It puzzles those who have never lived this terror. It is difficult to understand why they stay and why they go back. This is what I hoped to convey in my hubs.
I would like to propose a challenge to all of society. This invitation is to reach out a helping hand to anyone who you believe is living in this horrific quagmire. Just take a few minutes and focus your attention on this individual and seriously think about them. Ask yourself this one simple question:
What can I do to put a ray on sunshine in this person's life?
Perhaps you could call and say hello, take them to the store if need be, send them a card, make dinner for the family and deliver it, have them over for dinner, watch the children for a while, take them to lunch, send a gift basket of fruit or something very useful. The list is endless. Just brighten up their day and let them know they are thought about and cared for. That they have a friend if they need one. If you are willing and able tell them you are available any time of the day or night. Domestic Violence has it's own schedule and is not at all predictable. Each person is different and each person has their own time frame and way of dealing with issues in their life. Patience is a virtue. Please be patient with an abused individual. Especially children. They above all will thrive on special attention, care and love. It has to genuine and come from the heart. Kids are very perceptive and smart. They too need special care and unexpected treats.
For the sake of the children and our future society lets all band together and help each other.
Your reward is personal satisfaction that is gained from helping another human being.
