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White Ribbon Day
November 17 2013
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On_Safari
11 years ago
"I swear never to commit, excuse or remain silent about violence against women, children or men. This is my oath". - Posted from rhpmobile
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RHP User
11 years ago
"I swear never to commit, excuse or remain silent about violence against women. This is my oath".
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RHP User
11 years ago
my not violent not silent on my wrist. No woman deserves to be abused in any way.
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RHP User
11 years ago
I don't condone, nor will ever ignore, violence against men, intersex persons, children, animals, etc. Mmmm'kay? This thread is for White Ribbon Day though, aimed at domestic violence committed by men towards women.
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RHP User
11 years ago
I'm in. Hp xo 💌 Because they are worth it...
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Lifes_great
11 years ago
Domestic violence and abuse is just wrong......there's always a door to walk out of. Well done Mes
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RHP User
11 years ago
Just bought a roll of white ribbon at Lincraft today, to hand out to all my colleagues, and to many patients who chose to wear one as well. I see D/V in my job regularly and it's heartbreaking stuff.
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RHP User
11 years ago
many children suffer from emotional abuse which can be as bad, sometimes worse,than physical abuse. Children are often the hidden victims of domestic violence ...all children have the right to a happy .,healthy,safe life....great post Mes
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Lifes_great
11 years ago
Quoting 'Freya77'many children suffer from emotional abuse which can be as bad, sometimes worse,than physical abuse. Children are often the hidden victims of domestic violence ...all children have the right to a happy .,healthy,safe life....great post MesI take my hat off to you both. I don't think I would be strong enough to face the results/victims of domestic violence everyday at work. Thank goodness for people like you that are making a difference to others lives
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RHP User
11 years ago
"I swear never to commit, excuse or remain silent about violence against women.This is my oath". Thanks for bringing this to our attention again Mes. Its such an important issue. Freya, I agree that children are also the victims of domestic violence and there needs to be more done to raise awareness about the impact of DV on children. The work has begun in most states and territories and I know of children being removed from their parents due to DV in Tasmania. I think equally important is continuing the push for non-violent parenting. I know loads of people will justify their behaviour by saying "I was belted and it didn't hurt me." I disagree, the fact that we think its ok to physically punish children indicates that we have been damaged. Physical and emotional abuse of children is wrong and in breach of the United Nations declaration of the Rights of the Child. And where does this fit with White Ribbon Day you might ask . . . the brutalised child can become a perpetrator of domestic violence, or develop the belief that they deserve to be treated violently in personal relationships. Cause and affect.
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RHP User
11 years ago
Violence against women is never justified. No amount of 'she deserved it' or 'she provoked me' should undo the promise we all make to each other as members of society never to exploit, damage, assault, or otherwise cause harm to women. As other posters have already said, this extends of course to children and all vulnerable ones. All violence against women is bad, but if distinctions can be drawn, violence in a domestic setting has a special horror, because it destroys the very place of refuge and comfort that women (and, again, children) have an absolute right to expect. An absolute right; not a qualified right. We are a two gendered society. Out of that comes, of course, the continuation of the species, and much bliss, love, happiness and contentment. How cruel and warped an irony that out of that same circumstance can come horrific behaviour. 'Violence' includes both physical and psychological and emotional assault. It is wrong, wrong wrong. And it is not for women to enforce this. Men must take responsibility for supporting each other in eschewing violence against women. Thank you for raising this OP.
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madotara69
11 years ago
Honestly, I have lived by this oath, acted to it, and will never hesitate to protect it ever. It is more important than just about anything else. Mado
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RHP User
11 years ago
👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍 Might have to broaden my white rose thing to include this day as well. The white rose can be symbolical of the white ribbon and given from men to their women as an acceptance of the oath ??? - Posted from rhpmobile
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RHP User
11 years ago
Quoting 'WildSong' And where does this fit with White Ribbon Day you might ask . . . the brutalised child can become a perpetrator of domestic violence, or develop the belief that they deserve to be treated violently in personal relationships. Cause and affect. I have spoken before of a man I know who watched his father assault and kill his mother in front of him when he was a small child. Despite his traumatic childhood he grew up to be a troubled but very pleasant 20-something year-old, with a huge heart. . Yet he beats up his girlfriend sometimes. She has her own traumatic childhood and assaults him too. He hates himself for being a perpetrator and is actively seeking help. She doesn't see why assaulting others is wrong. . My heart goes out to both of them. Not all perpetrators are monsters even though they commit monstrous acts. . There is some much grey when it comes to D/V, which makes it even harder.
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RHP User
11 years ago
The link for all helplines in Australia related to domestic violence issues, for both women and men, wether it's you that needs help or someone you know: . . http://www.whiteribbon.org.au/finding-help . . It is never too soon and never too late to get help. .
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RHP User
11 years ago
Quoting 'Stir_it_alot' The white rose can be symbolical of the white ribbon and given from men to their women as an acceptance of the oath ??? I absolutely love this idea. . Even if the women know their man would never lay a hand on them, it's great knowing their man would never watch something happen to another woman (or be aware of it) and do nothing. .
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Lovinit28andKC72
11 years ago
“I swear never to commit, excuse or remain silent about violence against women – this is my oath” My story... I was a victim for years, and wear a tattoo on my chest that reminds me " never a victim, forever a fighter." My life has changed over the years, and I'm now a very strong woman....I now stand up and say NO to violence against, women, men, and children.....
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RHP User
11 years ago
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RHP User
11 years ago
Bump.
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madotara69
11 years ago
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RHP User
11 years ago
As a child I suffered physical abuse and witnessed it being enacted on others. I firmly believe I am a better person because I refuse to be like those who visited the unspeakable upon me. Since I was old enough to understand right from wrong and gained the required strength and determination to act I have, and always will, defended a persons right to live without violence and will gladly put myself in harms way to defend a woman or child. "I swear never to commit, excuse or remain silent about violence against women nor allow it to be committed in my presence through my inaction.This is my oath". SG
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RHP User
11 years ago
were selling the ribbons at work on friday been wearing it since i'm sure a good twitter post will accompany it all tomorrow/today depending on when you read this :)
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RHP User
11 years ago
Get those ribbons out. Saw all the hosts on The Today Show wear them this morning, big thumbs up.
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RHP User
11 years ago
Quoting 'I_N_D_A_G_I_N_E' "I swear never to commit, excuse or remain silent about violence against women, children or men. This is my oath". - Posted from rhpmobile I swear never to commit, excuse or remain silent about violence against, women, children or men.
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Beachlover1999
11 years ago
I swear never to commit, excuse or remain silent about violence against women nor allow it to be committed in my presence through my inaction. This is my oath. Nor to men or children. My Father was a bully and psychologically abused my Mum and I, constant put downs, belittling and made to feel worthless and inadequate, abuse is not just physical and mental trauma harder to prove, no one believed me as a child... I am a survivor not a victim!!!! :))
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RHP User
11 years ago
Quoting 'Mesmerised' Get those ribbons out. Saw all the hosts on The Today Show wear them this morning, big thumbs up. Am very disappointed... walked all over Neutral Bay, North Sydney and Crows Nest... could not find a single seller of White ribbons with the I Swear tag... Guess I'll just have to wait for the delivery man.
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MsJonesy
11 years ago
I'm in..... "I swear never to commit, excuse or remain silent about violence against women.This is my oath" I work with vulnerable youth (15 to 20) and regularly witness the repercussions of violence against women, usually perpetrated against their mothers, their sisters, or themselves. When they are brave enough to share their stories it can be heartbreaking. As Kingoftheroad says, it destroys their sanctuary, and I watch it ripple out and change their lives in so many ways - both subtle and obvious. Violence against women should never be tolerated, for any reason. Violence towards women in a domestic situation is also violence which impacts on the wellbeing of the witnesses who are usually unable to do anything to defend the woman or change the situation. Growing up with that burden is wrong, horrible and unfortunately can be life changing for all the wrong reasons. Violence towards anyone should never be tolerated; it cannot be rationalised, cannot be excused. K
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RHP User
11 years ago
the Harnum family right now. I'm glad that this one didn't fall through the cracks in the Justice system and that her family have received the verdict they deserved.
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