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Related: About this forum1 Year in an abusive relationship in 1 Minute (Anti-domestic violence campaign -Trigger Warning)
The video campaign was created by the anti-domestic-violence organization, Sigurna kuća, which means Safe House in Croatian.
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1 Year in an abusive relationship in 1 Minute (Anti-domestic violence campaign -Trigger Warning) (Original Post)
TalkingDog
Nov 2013
OP
It is apparently a dramatization. They are making a powerful point, however it is not actually
Warren DeMontague
Nov 2013
#7
LittleGirl
(8,277 posts)1. wow that took my breath away
poor girl.
blackspade
(10,056 posts)2. Whoever did this to her should have the shit kicked out of them.
Men who beat women (and other men) in their lives are pond scum.
Skittles
(153,104 posts)4. yes indeed
Warren DeMontague
(80,708 posts)6. It still carries an undeniably powerful message, but it's not real.
No one actually "did this to her", it's a dramatization.
http://www.upworthy.com/stare-into-her-eyes-now-watch-one-year-in-an-abusive-relationship-happen-in-one-minute-2
This video is staged, but the subject matter is very real for 1 in 4 women around the world. If you or someone you know is experiencing abuse, please call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 or visit TheHotline.org.
TalkingDog
(9,001 posts)11. You can lead a horse to information, but you can't make him drink.
But thanks for trying.
ancianita
(35,926 posts)3. I wish there were more about the source and the legal options for this woman.
It's frustrating not to have more context to think and work with.
Warren DeMontague
(80,708 posts)8. See above
The video is a dramatization. Not real.
ancianita
(35,926 posts)10. Thanks. I thought people were unsure of its authenticity.
NYC_SKP
(68,644 posts)5. "pomozite mi!"
The girl in this video posts a message at the end pomozite mi ne znam da li cu docekati sutra (in serbian) which translantes into something like please help me! I dont know If I will make it until tomorrow.
http://www.funmole.com/videos/all-around/woman-takes-self-pictures-daily-while-being-beaten/
http://www.funmole.com/videos/all-around/woman-takes-self-pictures-daily-while-being-beaten/
From the same Youtube account:
"Zaustavite nasilje" - Stop domestic violence
Warren DeMontague
(80,708 posts)7. It is apparently a dramatization. They are making a powerful point, however it is not actually
documenting a year of abuse.
avaistheone1
(14,626 posts)9. Startling!
Is this an actress? Or is this woman who has actually suffered violent domestic abuse?