My dear, sweet friend, a domestic violence survivor

[lapislzi]

http://www.poughkeepsiejournal.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2012304240013&nclick_check=1

We have been through much together, she and I...and I am so proud of her for this video. I know her well, and her heart was in her mouth the entire time, even though her tormentor is long dead.

We do our work, one survivor at at time. There is hope.

[yardwork]

1. Wow. Her poem is very intense. I'm so sorry for what happened to her.

It must have been really horrific.

[lapislzi]

2. She is an incredibly brave person

She cannot fix her life, but she is dedicated to helping others. I admire her to the nth degree.

[ProfessionalLeftist]

3. Please thank her...for me...

..for all the others she's speaking for. She did great with this. What a very brave woman.

[siligut]

4. Thank you for sharing this

Your friend's video gives victims of violence hope.

[frogmarch]

5. What a strong, amazing woman.

Tears in my eyes.

Thank you for posting, and please hug your friend for me.

[renate]

6. congratulations to her!

I wish I could read the poem but the picture isn't big enough on my monitor.... the lovely smile on her face shows that the process of writing it and showing her collage in the art show along with the works of other survivors meant a lot to her.

[lapislzi]

7. Kicking for my morning peeps

And a reminder that Republican opposition to renewal of VAWA is as strong as ever.

[susanr516]

8. That poem speaks volumes

I was a victim of domestic abuse many years ago and her words really reflect how I felt at the time. I never knew what would set my ex off.

[lapislzi]

9. I understand the feeling of walking on eggshells.

I am also a survivor, although that isn't how I came to know Elaine.

I am very glad you are out of your abusive relationship. I hope you continue to heal.