Comments on: Domestic Abuse Survivor Aims To Help Others

By: Been there

Been there — Sat, 15 Oct 2016 13:42:57 +0000

Unfortunately in my case it started with the man’s family. If it is acceptable they make you feel like its normal. Don’t call the police, blemish our family name.

I applaud you for starting this group.
Best wishes Mrs Laws

By: Shawnette

Shawnette — Sat, 15 Oct 2016 03:56:43 +0000

Tina, I am simply PROUD to call you my friend! You are the face of courage and support…You’re the perfect person to help others go through and get out. I wish you all the best!

By: Sage

Sage — Wed, 12 Oct 2016 20:27:27 +0000

Some people have the notion it is mostly black Bermudians that suffer with this. Thank you Tina for pointing out if affects people of all ethnicities and socio-economic backgrounds. I have observed that those with more wealth cover it up better.

By: sage

sage — Wed, 12 Oct 2016 17:40:02 +0000

Some are women…

By: lou

lou — Wed, 12 Oct 2016 15:27:32 +0000

Thank you for your commitment, story and courage!

By: Lashonna

Lashonna — Wed, 12 Oct 2016 15:24:10 +0000

Your willingness to become vulnerable and share your story is helping to save, heal, and empower many lives. We truly are ALL in this together. May God continue to strengthen and guide you as you continue to do this life changing work.

By: Thoughtful

Thoughtful — Wed, 12 Oct 2016 14:30:09 +0000

Unfortunately this happens regularly in our small community. Some of the abusers are sportsman, Dj’s, coaches, cable installers etc. Mrs Laws, thanks for sharing your story hopefully victims will seek your help and understand they are not alone.

By: stunned...

stunned... — Wed, 12 Oct 2016 13:36:44 +0000

good job and keep spreading the word.

By: know your history

know your history — Wed, 12 Oct 2016 12:03:35 +0000

You are a very brave lady and good for you that you got out and many blessings on your venture as well.

By: Tranquility

Tranquility — Wed, 12 Oct 2016 11:51:22 +0000

Very interesting article! I am a domestic abuse survivor, and it’s very true that when you’re going through it you feel so alone. You also feel ashamed, even though it’s not your fault. Over twenty-five years later, I was having a conversation with three female friends. All three had been through a similar situation, including my best friend who was also dealing with it at the same time that I was…. but I had no clue. We both said if only we had the nerve to confide in each other back then, when we were both young women, things could have been so much better with the support.

So having said that, I wish MS. Laws every success. Domestic abuse is probably a much bigger issue here than we can even imagine…. so I would encourage anyone going through it to speak up.