Motivational, Informational and Transformational.
Sharing my story to change the ending of
their story. Talking with the women of domestic violence,
at a secure locate about forgiveness, assault, depression
and family counseling. I was not surprised at how many
were very young because I was a teenager
when I was physically abused by my first
boyfriend. I shared the early signs of domestic violence
that began with verbal outbursts. Later, jealousy
and choking. After telling my story, one mother
asked me how could she forgive her husband.
He had physically and sexually assaulted
her and their kids. Forgiveness is a way of releasing
yourself from any guilt and anxiety of being
a victim. Remember, it’s not your fault. I ended
the talk by sharing ways to get counseling.
Counseling is a family resolution to a problem(s)
that can destroy self-esteem and create a separation between
loved one.