042623- An Angry Word (Part 1) by Wendi S. Harrington

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*1 in 15 children are exposed to intimate partner violence every year in the United States.

*90% of these children are eyewitnesses to this violence.

Anyone can be an abuser. They come from all groups, all cultures, all religions, all economic levels, and all backgrounds. They can be your neighbor, pastor, friend, child’s teacher, relative, coworker, or anyone. It is important to note that the majority of abusers are only violent with their current or past intimate partners. One study found 90% of abusers do not have criminal records and abusers are generally law-abiding outside the home.

For anonymous, confidential help available 24/7, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 (SAFE) or 1-800-787-3224 (TTY) now.

*Statistical information was obtained from the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence website at https://ncadv.sitewrench.com/statistics on 4/26/23.

An Angry Word (part 1)

An angry word. A stab of pain. Memories of yesterday. Of times gone by from long ago when an angry word could hurt me so. And tears could fall so easily. And love would come and set me free.