tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6343710968797018824.post419186186934476821..comments2023-10-10T03:38:03.900-05:00Comments on From the Front Line of Domestic Violence: Hope House Blog: Rihanna Has Fame, But Her Story's the Same As Other VictimsHope Househttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02701810467429079815noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6343710968797018824.post-57362047561025495212009-11-19T15:18:34.625-06:002009-11-19T15:18:34.625-06:00Diane, this is EXACTLY why this blog is being writ...Diane, this is EXACTLY why this blog is being written and why Hope House is here! What a wonderful testament to our hardworking staff. I'm constantly amazed by their dedication. I'm so thankful that you and your kids emerged whole from your situation. You should be very proud of the journey you've made. YOU ARE SO STRONG!Hope Househttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02701810467429079815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6343710968797018824.post-53761575961036229482009-11-19T14:50:59.838-06:002009-11-19T14:50:59.838-06:00Great observations. As someone who received life-c...Great observations. As someone who received life-changing help from Hope House (with my 3 daughters in 1996) I can attest to the challenges faced by women to stand up and make the hard decisions needed. I will forever be thankful to Hope House staff who worked tirelessly to be there for us and for all the other women and children who were/are in similar situations. They helped give us a voice and the courage to use it, when it may have been "easier" to just return to the cycle of abuse. They helped us walk through the dark and scary path that led us out into the light, and a new life. Thank you, thank you, thank you!Diane R.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6343710968797018824.post-30750482418546673042009-11-19T12:24:23.096-06:002009-11-19T12:24:23.096-06:00Anonymous, thanks so much for joining us! We post ...Anonymous, thanks so much for joining us! We post every Wednesday so be sure to check back or subscribe. Let your friends know too. Friend to friend is the best way to increase our community's awareness.Hope Househttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02701810467429079815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6343710968797018824.post-25787068102005707742009-11-19T12:14:36.480-06:002009-11-19T12:14:36.480-06:00I agree that this was great; this is my first visi...I agree that this was great; this is my first visit to the blogAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6343710968797018824.post-37641712747033990782009-11-19T10:00:21.104-06:002009-11-19T10:00:21.104-06:00Rod, thanks for the positive feedback! Lynn, you a...Rod, thanks for the positive feedback! Lynn, you are absolutely correct. There's never an acceptable reason for abuse whether it's dished out by a man or a woman. The advice you're giving your daughter is great! That's the kind of thinking we're trying to encourage through this blog. Thanks for following us!Hope Househttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02701810467429079815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6343710968797018824.post-17958249677759824952009-11-18T21:15:16.229-06:002009-11-18T21:15:16.229-06:00All of that was great, but I add one more element....All of that was great, but I add one more element. I add that it's *wrong* for a man (or other person) to assume they can simply take what they want, when they want and if they don't get their own way, then dish out either verbal abuse or worse, physical abuse. I make sure I tell my young daughter that it is the responsibility of the other person to change themselves, that she can't change other people. To walk away when she recognises abusive behaviour and to never, ever, think that it is something she has done, or needs to change in herself to make the behaviour of the other person stop (or change).Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01884718502732239426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6343710968797018824.post-91502222009331261132009-11-18T16:14:29.968-06:002009-11-18T16:14:29.968-06:00Wow....powerful post. Well done. Love the blog.Wow....powerful post. Well done. Love the blog.Rod Crawfordhttp://www.hopehouse.netnoreply@blogger.com