This article I stumbled upon this week while reading the newspaper from my home. While deconstructing the white supremacist capitalist patriarchy that we are all stuck living in today, the issue of domestic violence is a difficult cycle to break. Laura a survivor of domestic violence story is shared and gives hope for individuals to break away from the cycle of violence and establish a new life as an advocate and support for others wanting to leave abusive relationships. I thought this related to what we have been discussing about gender, male supremacy and ways that victims have been able to break away from the structure of violence to find a better life for themselves and helping others find safety and a community to call home.
http://blog.cleveland.com/metro/2011/01/community_hero_2010_laura_cowa.html
This article is full of positive energy. It felt good to read that she was rescued and not only living a peaceful life but helping others. I agree with you that domestic violence is a big issue, more challenging and this cycle must break. Laura's spirit is inspiring that she wants to let women know who are suffering from domestic violence that she is there for them like the way some one helped her when she was in need.
ReplyDeleteA great article indeed. Thanks for sharing