Domestic Violence (Includes Same-Sex Battering)

This page is going to be dealing with domestic violence and womyn.....it will also carry links to pages that deal with lesbian battering.....*which does happen*

  

First I want to start with this...it ran in an Ann Lander's column several times now...and bears repeating....

  

I GOT FLOWERS TODAY

I got flowers today. It wasn't my birthday or any other special day.
We had our first argument last night,
And he said a lot of cruel things that really hurt me.
I know he is sorry and didn't mean the things he said
Because he sent me flowers today.
I got flowers today. It wasn't our anniversary or any other
special day.
Last night, he threw me into a wall and started to choke me.
It seemed like a nightmare.
I couldn't believe it was real.
I woke up this morning sore and bruised all over.
I know he must be sorry
Because he sent me flowers today.
I got flowers today, and it wasn't Mother's Day or any other special day.
Last night, he beat me up again.
And it was much worse than all the other times.
If I leave him, what will I do?
How will I take care of my kids? What about money?
I'm afraid of him and scared to leave.
But I know he must be sorry
Because he sent me flowers today.
I got flowers today. Today was a very special day.
It was the day of my funeral.
Last night, he finally killed me.
He beat me to death.
If only I had gathered enough courage and strength to leave him,
I would not have gotten flowers today.
~unknown author~


  

Below are links for Womyn *including Lesbians* who are being battered...

  

  • *Love Shouldn't Hurt*
    This is a site for women, by women who are trying to help battered women know that "LOVE SHOULDN'T HURT"

  • *Lesbian Domestic Violence*
    This is a site that has some specific information for lesbians in abusive same-sex relationships.....

  • *Safety Plans*
    This is a site that has some good safety tips for getting away from an abusive relationship.....a must read if you believe you or someone you know is in an abusive relationship.....Str8 or Lesbian.....check it out...

  • *Lesbian Battering: Stats and Facts*
    If you need more information about Lesbian Battering, please go to this site


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    Nat'l Domestic Violence Hot-line: 1-800-799-7233....it provides Information and referrals for victims of Domestic Violence.

      



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