Break the Silence - My New Book
My Own Book Has Finally Been Published
Hello everyone!This blog has been inactive for a while now but for the past couple months, I've been working on a book and I'd like to share it here!
It's a nonfiction book about domestic violence called Break The Silence, aimed to raise awareness and support for survivors of domestic violence.
Here's a snippet:
Creating a society free from domestic violence
Domestic violence is a widespread problem that affects people of all racial, social, and gender backgrounds. With this in mind, it is up to all of us to do our part to put an end to domestic violence, especially in light of the challenges that victims of domestic abuse encounter when attempting to flee their perilous circumstances.
We all have a responsibility to speak up if we see or hear evidence of domestic violence because victims of domestic violence encounter significant obstacles on their journey to safety. We all have a part to play in creating a society free from domestic violence.
One thing you can do is offer assistance by checking into shelters, hotlines, and legal representation for a victim. Domestic abusers frequently exercise extreme control over their partners and may keep track of their online activities. Offer to conduct this work for the victims because even the act of looking for assistance can be challenging for them. Make a name for yourself as someone people can contact or call in times of need.
You can also act as a witness. The cases of women and other domestic violence victims who seek legal protection from their abusers are strengthened when they can provide proof of the abuse. A witness who can attest to the abuse, police records of the abuser, images of the abuse, written descriptions of the abuse with specific facts and dates, and police records of the abuse. A domestic violence survivor will be assisted by all of these in obtaining the necessary legal protection.
It’s also important to make clear that you do not support domestic violence. Ask community leaders to join you in publicly opposing it. When a group of people or a society ignores a reported case of domestic abuse, it tells the victims they should keep quiet. Speak up to eliminate the stigma.
You can call the authorities as well. A history of police intervention will be helpful to the victim should they decide to seek legal protection from their abuser, even if calling the police can be a difficult option for some communities, given the fact that many women die at the hands of their abusers. Call a reliable friend who can serve as a witness if phoning the police does not feel secure.
You can share resources with family and friends too. Many domestic violence victims remain silent about the abuse they are experiencing and may be unsure of how to get assistance. Help your friend find resources and motivate them to seek assistance. There are numerous groups that offer free, private assistance.
Get a list of nearby resources by going to leapsf.org and selecting San Francisco Resources, then give it to your buddy as a reference. Make no decisions on your friend's behalf. San Francisco's local 1-877-384-3578 confidential hotline number is available around-the-clock. Call 1-800-799-7233 to reach the National Domestic Violence Hotline. These numbers serve as useful starting points.
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This is only a small excerpt from a longer chapter in my book; to read the whole thing, please go to tinyurl.com/break-the-silence and buy a copy from Amazon!
I highly recommend buying the online version as it is much cheaper - only $3.99!
Additionally, I will not be keeping the money. All the proceeds will be donated to domestic violence shelters so that my book will have a bigger impact on those I want to help, so please support me by buying a copy!
Thank you so much, bye!!
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