I read a news article this morning and would like everyone to take a look at what is going on where we live and in our communities. It was pointed out that according to the Violence Policy Center South Carolina is ranked 2nd in the country when it comes to women murdered by men. Statistics from the South Carolina Attorney General’s office also state that in 2011 of the 52 people murdered by a household member 39 of those were women with Greenville County having the highest number at 5. And within the last 6 months there have already been 6 deaths related to domestic violence in Oconee County alone.
This issue really bothers me and is exactly why I do what I do. Self defense is not only for when someone attacks you in a parking lot. It’s also a way for one to understand that you are just as important as anybody else. It also allows you to have the courage to stand up for what you believe in and what you know is right. Through the years I have had many husbands dislike me because of the increased confidence and independence there once quite submissive wives have discovered within themselves. I have also had many comments on my women’s youtube videos stating that women have no place learning self defense and would not get hit if they acted more like a female and knew there place. Once a lady told me she didn’t think she was even worth raping. I don’t know about you but I find this mindset very disturbing. This type of low self image is why far more cases of abuse go unreported than reported. I know the darkness that many women live with makes them feel there is no hope but your wrong there is. If you live in a situation like this there really is help for you and you can do something about it; you just have to have the courage to take that first step, admit there is a problem and ask for help. Even if you live in a loving home with children make sure you educate your children. Let them know that these problems do exist and teach them that we are all equals and we all should be treated as such. Sadly this lack of equality is passed down regardless of gender to our children. And I feel it is the reason for some much of the violence we are now seeing. We must start early on teaching our children so that they grow up understanding that no one person, race or gender is better than another and that they should always treat others the way that they would want to be treated; with respect.
This issue really bothers me and is exactly why I do what I do. Self defense is not only for when someone attacks you in a parking lot. It’s also a way for one to understand that you are just as important as anybody else. It also allows you to have the courage to stand up for what you believe in and what you know is right. Through the years I have had many husbands dislike me because of the increased confidence and independence there once quite submissive wives have discovered within themselves. I have also had many comments on my women’s youtube videos stating that women have no place learning self defense and would not get hit if they acted more like a female and knew there place. Once a lady told me she didn’t think she was even worth raping. I don’t know about you but I find this mindset very disturbing. This type of low self image is why far more cases of abuse go unreported than reported. I know the darkness that many women live with makes them feel there is no hope but your wrong there is. If you live in a situation like this there really is help for you and you can do something about it; you just have to have the courage to take that first step, admit there is a problem and ask for help. Even if you live in a loving home with children make sure you educate your children. Let them know that these problems do exist and teach them that we are all equals and we all should be treated as such. Sadly this lack of equality is passed down regardless of gender to our children. And I feel it is the reason for some much of the violence we are now seeing. We must start early on teaching our children so that they grow up understanding that no one person, race or gender is better than another and that they should always treat others the way that they would want to be treated; with respect.
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