tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3597448872621332882.post3627439873063255737..comments2024-02-03T23:20:14.853-05:00Comments on Susan Murphy Milano's Journal: A Lesson for The World: Susan Cox Powell and Her ChildrenSusan Murphy Milano's Journalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13901643886497691281noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3597448872621332882.post-14691843797341338092012-05-01T22:20:37.118-04:002012-05-01T22:20:37.118-04:00Regardless of which publication it is... Huffingto...Regardless of which publication it is... Huffington Post or whatever, it's always about what will grab headlines versus the truth and failings of the situation. <br /><br />Pastor Neil is a pioneer, but has a rough road ahead. Just because they are "persons of the cloth," it is obvious that they don't want to "rock the pulpit" on Sunday. Flowery sermons are easier to deliver than the hard realities of intimate partner violence.<br /><br />It is absolutely shameful looking back on the laundry list of "mistakes" leading to murder. Susan and her children deserved a far better chance at happiness than they got. And... I respectfully disagree with SMM's statement at the end of her blog... She is indeed here to alter public opinion on a vitally important issue that is turning into "take a number at the cemetery"...And so needlessly!<br />Don't let Susan Powell's death be in vain... or Susan Murphy Milano's mission fall on deaf ears.<br /><br />When will people realize this is NOT the Aesop's fable, "The Boy who Cried Wolf." Intimate partner Violence is as real as it gets!<br /><br />Donna R. Gore, M.A.<br />"Ladyjustice"<br />www.donnagore.comDonna R. Gorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13601240360153987871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3597448872621332882.post-76632265131232826502012-05-01T11:40:29.982-04:002012-05-01T11:40:29.982-04:00This is my worst fear-- and one that I live with. ...This is my worst fear-- and one that I live with. <br /><br />There needs to be change- in our court system, police departments and many other places. <br /><br />Tina <br />www.onemomsbattle.comTina Swithinhttp://www.onemomsbattle.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3597448872621332882.post-4378250525680336272012-05-01T04:00:56.648-04:002012-05-01T04:00:56.648-04:00Through years of involvement with an online suppor...Through years of involvement with an online support group for people dealing with abuse in a relationship I have become aware of how frequently and how badly churches and pastors fail women who are being abused by their husbands. Women are being told it is their duty to stay no matter how extreme the abuse they are experiencing or how dangerous their situation. They are being told that they can not leave their marriage as to do so will see them condemned for eternity. They are told to go home and be more obedient and a better wife to a man who has no interest in being reasonable, a man who is often cruel, selfish and controlling. Those who do flee for their lives or their sanity often find themselves rejected and ostracised by the church community while the man who uses and abused them is embraced as if he were the victim.<br />Too often I have seen women too afraid to remain in their marriage but also too afraid to leave because of their pastor's counselling and the beliefs of the church they belong to. The core belief appears to be that women must submit no matter what and that they have no right to self preservation or safety. The core belief is that it is the woman's fault rather than the perpetrators.<br />I don't doubt that women do die because of these beliefs and that thousands of others suffer along with their children.Curlykathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01708481183159525810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3597448872621332882.post-45599355886852402702012-05-01T01:03:36.377-04:002012-05-01T01:03:36.377-04:00Absolutely love love love this post! This family w...Absolutely love love love this post! This family was failed in so many ways. And among many churches, DA and sexual violence are still not talked about enough.Lori Schuetzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00972046023920558218noreply@blogger.com