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    24websurf 24websurf Dec 8, 2009 @ 5:02 pm
    I hope people in these situations, whether they are the victim or perpetrator, will see how much damage can be done to the lives involved by their action or inaction. ~Blessed by a Squid Angel~
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    Melanie Melanie Sep 6, 2009 @ 8:44 pm
    I have been dealing with this for 3 years now. Every thing you said was completely right. I haven't got myself out yet but I will. Wish I had more help and support. Feeling alone in Ohio.
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    Laniann Laniann Jul 22, 2009 @ 5:06 pm
    Very informative lens with a great list of resources. 5*s
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    moonstruckmommy moonstruckmommy Dec 1, 2008 @ 11:50 pm
    This is a really great lens. I dated a man that beat me before I met my husband and I hope any woman going through this can get help and get out.
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    DrJKing DrJKing Jul 18, 2008 @ 6:13 am
    So many good resources. We offer another for those that want to diagnose an abusive relationship instantly and privately online. Visit a>. This little etest shows you what maintains battering, and from here one can see what stops it.
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    Kanga Kanga Jun 12, 2008 @ 11:03 pm
    Thank you so much for sharing your story. Education is such an important part of helping people to get out of and avoid abusive relationships. I wish my friend had read this before she started going out with her emotionally abusive boyfriend... And then read it again after she'd got to know him a bit. I think it would have helped her recognise a few more of the warning signs a bit earlier...
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    lisadh lisadh May 16, 2008 @ 4:38 pm
    Congratulations on getting out and for sharing your story. Hopefully it will help others!
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    spirituality spirituality May 15, 2008 @ 8:04 am
    ***** - good that you shared this. Hope it helps some people out of impossible situations.
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    GypsyOwl GypsyOwl May 13, 2008 @ 8:32 am
    You have an exceptional lens here! Awareness and education are very important on this issue. I am a survivor as well. I will be passing this lens on. 5*s and favorited!
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    ElizabethJeanAllen ElizabethJeanAllen May 6, 2008 @ 3:45 pm
    Domestic violence is on the rise. It is a frightning problem. We can't ignore the problem. It will not just 'go away." Part of it is raising awarness. It takes courage to speak out. I commend you.
    5 stars
    Liz
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    ParthenaB ParthenaB May 6, 2008 @ 2:17 am
    Great job on an important issue. I'm also a survivor and have written a few blogs on the topic. Thanks for visiting my lens.
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    Pastiche Pastiche Apr 24, 2008 @ 8:57 am
    Carrie - I'm sure this took courage and more to just put into written form. You deserve to be happy, safe and free. And carry no guilt, girl. No bad models for Shae - no matter what the relationship. You did the right thing about this guy, now take the same action about MD.
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    Marelisa Marelisa Apr 20, 2008 @ 7:41 pm
    While I was in law school I volunteered at a nonprofit organization in Wasington, DC that represents victims of domestic violence. Abusers are masters at eroding your self-esteem. You're setting an excellent example for your daughter by standing up for yourself, and for her.
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    chefkeem chefkeem Apr 19, 2008 @ 5:02 pm
    Thank you for this courageous lens, Carrie. It will raise awareness of this terrible subject and inspire others to take action. 5*s

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