The New Face of Domestic Violence is Not Juanita Bynum!
Everyday , every few minutes and every few seconds, someone is becoming the new face of domestic violence. Many of
these victims have suffered in silence for years and have finally decided to "Step It Up" by coming forward and sharing
theirr stories of triump and pain to the world. They have taken the stand willingly and without fanfair. Not, because they
were suddenly forced into the lime light. But, because they wanted to become overcomers and strength for theirr sisters.
Many of these new faces were initiated overnight by the fist, or weapons of their lovers, husbands, boyfriends, or loved ones.
They woke up that morning and proceeded with thier normal activities expecting to lie down that night without drama or pain.
Instead many of these new faces experienced the worst physical trauma of thier lives when the same person that they slept with,
and made love with, crossed the line, and transformed their lives forever.
Shirley, was a former victim of abuse. She was abused mentally, physically and emotionally by her husband. She became an
alcoholic in order to live in the house with her husband. Being sober for her was not an option. One day, her husband physically
attacked her in front of her in-laws. He ripped her clothes off her body while his family members looked on and laughed. He left
her on the ground humiliated and ashamed. She instantly became the new face of domestic violence.
Miranda's husband used her as a punching bag daily. He beat her from sun up to sundown, even while her young children
watched in horror . One day, she became tired of his abuse. She picked up the gun and pulled the trigger. Miranda became the
new face of domestic violence.
Maria and her boyfriend had a physical altercation in the Pastors Study while Bible Study was going on in the sanctuary. Her
boyfriend pushed her to the floor and began to stomp her while the church members began to pray out loud in order to drown
out her cries. In that instant, Maria became the new face of domestic violence.
These women suffered several occassions of abuse from the hands of their loved ones. Some suffered for years. They became
the new face when they became tired of their situation, and decided to get out of the mess that they were in. Not only did they
become a new face, but they also became a strong voice. These women did not fly all over the world to cry and seek self-pity.
They did not write a book and proclaim to be the herion. First, they took care of themselves, and gave their emotions and spirit
time to heal. They knew that they needed to be strong before they could bear the infirmities of the week.
Shirley is currently an evangelist. She left her abusive husband and upgraded her life by walking with God. She graduated from college
with honors and is an advocate for abused women. She is no longer a victim, but an overcomer.
Miranda, spent several years in prison for the murder of her husband. While she was in prison, she learnd a trade that allowed
her to support herslef upon her release. She stepped it up, and opened an outreach center for all of the undesireables to attend
church and to be taught how to live productive lives. She is currently a pastor and a business owner.
Maria left her boyfriend and went back home to her family. She also left the church that decided to drown out her cries while
her boyfriend beat her in the church. She is currently an evangelist, teacher and author. She is also a mother and a business owner.
She is an overseer of a ministry that teaches men and women how to pray and have a strong relationship with God.
Have you ever seen or heard of these women? Maybe you know someone just like them in your world. They suffered in silence, until
God made a way for them to escape. They were once the new faces of domestic violence. Now they are the present day faces of overcomers.
Domestic Violence happens to women and men of all races and backgounds. It is not normal behavior for BLACK families. Domestic Violence
is a serious issue that should be addressed with a serious mind. It should not be used as another opportunity for a celebrity to gain high
recognition, or to boost up their careers. If you really want to see the real faces of domestic violence, watch and talk to the millions of people
who are suffering daily and are longing for a true person to come and lift them out of the mess that they are in.
(c) 2007 by Janice M. Chambers,
http://www.ndvh.org/educate/abuse_in_america.html
1-800-799-SAFE
Published by Maggie Mckinley-Davis
Maggie Mckinley-Davis " is the owner of ASTEPUP Publications and author of several online articles and books. She resides in North Carolina with her family. View profile
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8 Comments
Post a CommentGreat article. Juanita Bynum is certainly not the face of the battered woman. I think she is in it for the money and simply because it happened out in the open with spectators. Funny how she did not speak out after her first marriage ended. Great article.
Great article. Juanita Bynum is certainly not the face of the battered woman. I think she is in it for the money and simply because it happened out in the open with spectators. Funny how she did not speak out after her first marriage ended. Great article.
Men worldwide have held that type of power over women for centuries. When a female takes a frying pan to her husband, it is usually after she found out he had been cheating on her; has been verbally abusing her for years; spends the rent money on alcohol or drugs and other things that cause uncontrollable anger. That does not condone physical abuse from either male or female. It is sad to me when females write articles on "The Myth of Domestic Violence" based on "facts" derived from men's websites, because it is a very real problem.
Excellent article. I am sure there are a few men that suffer from domestic violence. But I think in most cases when a man claims abuse, he instigated physical abuse and she fought back. He claims he was the victim and law enforcement tends towards favoring men. The old "If he beat her, she deserved it" men-tality. I did not see anything in your article that gave the impression that "presumes" (Alice's comment) anything. It was less than a 100 years ago that females in the USA got the right to vote.
Yes, Alice. I am aware that men can also be victims of abuse. But, in this case, I was focusing on the women because Miss Bynum is a woman and is proclaiming to be the new face of an old problem.
Thank you so much for your comment.
Your article presumes that only women can be victims of domestic violence. What about battered men?
I know the feeling. It still amazes me how another individual can assume that they have that kind of control over another human being.
Been here and done that. Was easy to take a stand once i had simply had enough. Too many years i allowed my self to be a victim of my ex's now days he is history and I am happy with someone else. Took a long time for me to learn to trust and love again, cuz of what that jerk did (my ex)....