We watched "What's Love Got to Do With It?" this weekend. The movie is based on Tina's biography "I, Tina". I was unaware of the abusive relationship she endured with Ike, but watching this movie left me highly disturbed and stirred. Once again I was reminded that approximately 1.3 million women are physically assaulted by an intimate partner annually in the United States.
Tina was a physically strong woman, quite capable of defending herself. However, she was mentally beaten down, lacking the confidence and strength to defend herself for many years. Domestic violence should not happen to anybody. Ever. Period.
If you are in danger, please use a safer computer, or call 911, your local hotline, or the U.S. National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 and TTY 1-800-787-3224. There are many online resources, www.domesticviolence.org, but remember, computer trails can be followed. Use a SAFE computer.
So my point here is no one is immune to domestic violence and you need to know that it is NOT acceptable! You DO NOT deserve it and you are NOT responsible for the abusers behavior!
About Me
- ReginaRowley
- I began taking TKD years ago with my son. Although he discontinued, I found the demanding and physical exercise highly beneficial and continued. Spring 2008 afforded me the opportunity to achieve my Black Belt. I have become familiar with Hikuta recently and have high regards for it. Krav Maga is the official self-defense and fighting system of the Israeli Defense Forces. I received my teaching certification for SmartSafe, Women's Commando Krav Maga in NYC March 2010. I love to speak to women's groups on Women's Self Defense. "Oh that every woman knew how to defend herself and would!" -Regina. I enjoy helping others and living a life where I make a positive difference.
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