Don’t be a victim! Stop the abuse!
An animated story of a turning point in my life. This video request is long overdue.
It was requested by subscribers quite a while ago that I make and upload this. I started in Feb. but the situation in life got better (thank god) and I never had time to complete it. Now that it is done I must upload an updated version of “my story” as my life has taken a much needed change for the better.
This is a very serious clip. I ask of you, if you are a victim of abuse, please, PLEASE, go to this site:
http://www.ndvh.org/
Break the silence, make the call!
Resources:
Statistics: Stats Canada.
Songs: Mao – Angelic Butterfly; Dixie Chicks – Make nice
If you are unable to hear me in the beginning here is what I said:
It was only six months ago
I had a normal life
normal chores normal house and a place to rest my head
but then
in one night
everything changed
One guy
One mistake
Months of tears
I took up my roots
I packed all my memories
I packed all my dreams
My goals my passions and I moved away
My dad arrived, we packed the truck. I moved two buildings over.
he bought me a sofa, it was my new bed.
for 2 months all my dreams, all my nightmares were absorbed by those sofa cushions
I worked hard, I saved everything. Now I have a new bed a new wardrobe and a new begginning
But my life, it continues to change.
I feel as though I were on a bike.
And I climbed to the top of the highest hill.
I set up camp, I became comfortable.
And one day a loving friend
A trusted partner, took it upon himself to push me down that hill on my bike
And before i knew it I was flying down that hill I had worked so hard to climb.
My bike wobbled unsteadily and I learned too late that I did not have brakes.
There was no more I could do than to hold onto my handles and pray that I’d make it to the bottom without crashing. I’m still falling.
But I know if I make it to the bottom. I will never again climb to the top. The risk is far too great that I’ll only get pushed down once more.
Instead if I survive I will bike far away from my past and never look back.
It was only six months ago.
If you were unable to read the stats in the video they are listed below:
We fought for the right to vote
Only we stopped short
Many are abused, too many!
Enough is enough!
Now is the time to speak up!
On average 182 females were killed every year in Canada.
27 – husband
20 – common-law partner
15 – divorced or separated husband
76% of women sought refuge in shelters across Canada in 2004.
Of those who report the abuse:
70% – experience physical abuse.
50% – experience threats
46% – experience financial abuse
31% – experience harassment
27% – experience sexual abuse.
40% of these women had been in a shelter the previous year.
38% had been there 2-4 times.
10% five times or more!
Emotional abuse IS abuse!
November 25th is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women.
DON’T be a victim!
Speak out!
Duration : 0:9:4
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August 27th, 2009 at 6:12 am
wow this is …
wow this is powerful!
+ ur voice fits really well. good jobx
August 27th, 2009 at 6:12 am
thaks for the answer
thaks for the answer
August 27th, 2009 at 6:12 am
Everything in the …
Everything in the video, verbal abuse, fool around with someone in front of me and then a physical brawl.
August 27th, 2009 at 6:12 am
wait wht did he do …
wait wht did he do ????
August 27th, 2009 at 6:12 am
Thank you
Thank you
August 27th, 2009 at 6:12 am
THIS IS ABSOLUTELY …
THIS IS ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!!!! WHAT A MOVING STORY! Good for you for changing your life. What a fantastic monologue.
August 27th, 2009 at 6:12 am
thank you
thank you
August 27th, 2009 at 6:12 am
Wow, what a …
Wow, what a terrible story. I am so sorry. I am also happy that things are getting better for you.
August 27th, 2009 at 6:12 am
lol well.. it is my …
Does that help?
lol well.. it is my story and that can be explained easy enough. You see in the end, the woman got pushed to the breaking point and she fought back
August 27th, 2009 at 6:13 am
I guess that makes …
I guess that makes sense.
August 27th, 2009 at 6:13 am
its a nice video.. …
its a nice video.. but i kinda got lost in the middle when the female was the only one abusing the male..
August 27th, 2009 at 6:13 am
i also failed to …
i also failed to see the funny side because my aunt was nearly killed by an abusive ex-boyfriend
August 27th, 2009 at 6:13 am
but anyways it’s …
but anyways it’s great!
luv da story..
sorry it makes me laugh because the sims 2 =)
August 27th, 2009 at 6:13 am
Um, yes it is. It …
Um, yes it is. It is actually my story. I fail to see how it’s funny though.
August 27th, 2009 at 6:13 am
u making me laugh …
u making me laugh OMG OMG hahahahahaha what is this based on a true story hahahaha
great =)
August 27th, 2009 at 6:13 am
graet video
graet video
August 27th, 2009 at 6:13 am
Thank you
Thank you
August 27th, 2009 at 6:13 am
youre brave for …
youre brave for making this and tellin your story
August 27th, 2009 at 6:13 am
Both actually
Both actually
August 27th, 2009 at 6:13 am
Thank you
Thank you
August 27th, 2009 at 6:13 am
so your husband …
so your husband cheated on you? or did he hit you?
August 27th, 2009 at 6:13 am
a great video
a great video
August 27th, 2009 at 6:13 am
yeah you are still …
yeah you are still quite young. Ironic, because that’s what people kept saying to me. yet it hasn’t changed how I felt. I had refused david over and over, he literally wouldn’t leave. But I’m sure you’ve seen that video lol :p
August 27th, 2009 at 6:13 am
But now I know …
But now I know better not tolerate the things I did during my past relationship!
August 27th, 2009 at 6:13 am
I know exactly …
I know exactly where you are coming from! I had a very bad break-up with a boyfriend too, it was almost a year ago, and I am still very scarred too. People don’t really understand that much, so it’s nice to see someone who does! I’ve made a lot of progress since my whole break-up too, so I am proud of that although it was a rough road that I NEVER want to travel again (although I probably will, you know, because i’m only 18 and all)