A MoMeNt In TiMe
2:23 PM Posted In abuse , moment , violence 0 Comments »
Everyone talks about acts of violence whether it be getting in a fist fight, spousal abuse or even road rage. And although our society talks about many types of violence, those of us who haven't experienced it first hand remain oddly detached from the subject. But today I had a very personal encounter-although indirectly-with violence and it definitely opened my eyes. It's crazy how one moment in time can change everything- your whole view on life and the people around you. That one violent act, in a fit of anger or frustration, usually ends up having a negative affect on those who participated, witnessed or even heard it "through the grapevine." Although I didn't actually witness or participate in any violent activity just hearing the story and knowing that people close to me were the cause and were affected by it made me extremely upset. Having it hit so close to home made me see how easily it could happen to anyone. All day long I kept playing the scenario over and over in my head and I wasn't even there! So I know that my 8 yr old sister who was a witness and my 14 yr old cousin who was the victim of the attack were thinking about it twice as much. It just hurts my heart to think about someone resorting to throwing punches because the other party wasn't listening or being respectful toward them. It's absolutely ludicrous to cause someone physical harm for ANY reason- especially a child. They are fragile in body and mind, what you do to them or around them during their formative years is crucial to who they will become as adults. I really wish people would think before they act, because everything you do has a ripple effect.
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