On Chris Brown, Tolerance, Domestic Violence and Victim Blaming

[wook77]

I've been going back and forth on whether to post this or not but I've decided to just go ahead with it. Some of this isn't my story to tell but I don't think the context is completely apparent without sharing my mother's story, as well.

On Chris Brown, Tolerance, Domestic Violence and Victim BlamingI'm appalled at the way that Chris Brown has

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[shygryf]

*massive hugs*

[inspiredlife]

I couldn't read all of this. I really, really wanted to because I want to support you in sorting through your feelings and expressing yourself. But, I had to stop because it brought up too many vivid memories. Our stories are so similar except for me, it was my mum.

My thoughts and heart has been a swirl of emotions regarding this Chris Brown ridiculousness. I can't believe things like this are allowed to happen. I can't believe that this poor, ignorant girls feel this way. But then I think, lucky them that they have no basis for understanding.

I don't know. I'm not sure I'm making much sense. But I wanted you to know I read, as much as I could, and I'm standing with you. *hugs tightly*

[djin7]

This was very eloquent. I have nothing further to add. *squishes you*

[reddwarfer]

I hug you so close to me, hon. So close. Thanks so much for being so brave.

[dark0feenix]

Oh wook, I'm so sorry. It was a brave thing to do, to write the Chris Brown story from your own perspective. I've learnt long ago to never blame rape victims no matter what the circumstances, because no means always no. But I have to admit that having never experienced violence, domestic or other, I've occasionally questioned why some women choose to stay with their abusive SOs. It's good to be reminded that sometimes the choices can just be so very limited. Thank you for sharing your story with us. I'm glad you've survived it.