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“Love is about giving freedom and power, not about gaining control or possession.”
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“You don’t have to wait for someone to treat you bad repeatedly. All it takes is once and if they get away with it that once, if they know they can treat you that way, then it sets the pattern for the future.” — Jane Green
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“The effects of abuse are devastating and far reaching. Domestic violence speaks many languages, has many colors and lives in many different communities.” — Sandra Papatello
"A house where a person is unsafe is not a home."
Sources:
www.healthyplace.com Brought to you by the St. Hubert Parish Domestic Violence Outreach Ministry
If you or someone you know is being abused, seek help today. In an emergency, please dial 911. For all other help, please call: Illinois Statewide Domestic Violence Helpline 877 TO END DV (
877-863-6338),
877-863-6339 TTY. They can direct you to the best place for your individual situation.