One Very Unrelated Post

So....I have to preface this post with a warning: this post shares some very strong feelings. Names have been changed to protect the innocent, and not so innocent.

Here we go.....................................

My best friend in the world that I am not married to (read: my sister) is sitting at the other computer next to me working on some mandatory training for her employment. The topic of the mandatory training is abuse and domestic violence. In the course of her employment, she gets to deal with victims of these horrible crimes on a regular basis.

I just have to share the following with the world: THERE IS NO EXCUSE FOR ABUSING A CHILD. It is one think to spank a child for misbehaving. It is another thing to cause permanent bodily injury. With the children, you don't always see the injuries - many of them are in their minds. A child's outlook on life is so pliable, and it is so easy to mess them up. I hate child abuse.

The other thing that I cannot stand is domestic violence. I have watched a very close friend of mine struggle with this issue time and time again. This person is repeatedly damaged by their partner. Unfortunately, it seems to be easier for this person to stay in this relationship rather than leave..

I do not claim to be the perfect spouse in the world. I know that in times past, I have been a horrible partner and a terrible example of what a person should do when it comes to treating their partner. I struggle with a temper every day of my life, along with many other things. Gratefully most days it does not get the best of me.