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XanaDUer2

(15,711 posts)
Fri Feb 7, 2025, 05:18 PM Feb 7

I've requested a domestic abuse forum

https://www.democraticunderground.com/125627999

Not just me. I think there's more that goes on behind closed doors, and I think it would be a safe space for physical mental verbal and emotional abuse victims
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I've requested a domestic abuse forum (Original Post) XanaDUer2 Feb 7 OP
This is a good idea MustLoveBeagles Feb 7 #1
I believe that would be a good thing. Think. Again. Feb 7 #2
...to include elder abuse as a species of domestic abuse WheelWalker Feb 7 #3
ANY abuse XanaDUer2 Feb 7 #4
I quite agree with each of your points. WheelWalker Feb 7 #5
I just gave the post a rec and posted in support. ShazzieB Feb 7 #6
Ty XanaDUer2 Feb 7 #7

XanaDUer2

(15,711 posts)
4. ANY abuse
Fri Feb 7, 2025, 05:47 PM
Feb 7

Btw, older ppl can also be abusive.

a place for victims to gain support, vocalize fears, anything. And liberals can be domestic abusers, too.

ShazzieB

(20,011 posts)
6. I just gave the post a rec and posted in support.
Fri Feb 7, 2025, 07:27 PM
Feb 7

I know how serious a problem domestic abuse of all types is and that it affects large numbers of people. I can see the benefits of a forum for people who are grappling with this to talk to others who are or have been involved in those struggles.

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