I still don’t really know why am this angry at her.
It was an eventful day and was happy about it. Unfortunately , on my way home this happened.
I came across a couple fighting. Waiting they were not fighting since the lady was the one receiving the beating. The guy was fighting her ruthlessly, even throwing stuff like broken bottles at her. She was trying her best to apologize but this guy seem not to get any of that.
People had just surrounded them , as if watching tv show. No one tried or showed sign of helping these people out. Claiming that fights between couple should be left to the couples to solve. But hey, this lady’s life was on line here. This guy could end up ending her life while they watched.
I tried to ask one of the guys in the audience to try to hold down the fighting dude since he was the big one. He just snobbed me and told me to enjoy the show just like everyone else. This was bullshit so i went for the extreme measure. I decided to give a call to one of my friends who happens to be in the police department.
At least he seem to care and able to do something. He was very effective because they responded in the shortest time possible. The lady was already bleeding from all the cuts she got from the broken glasses.
Then boom, she almost gave me a heart attack. She requested the police to release his husband, As it was a simple misunderstanding. That things will be okay. What was wrong with her?
The police had no choice but release the guy. And they left.
Guess what!
Just as the police car left and I decided to go home and mind my own business. I had the screamings again. The fight resumed.
Am still very angry when I remember or think about this incidence.
Cheche Winnie 
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Thank you very much
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Welcome, Winnie
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Amen to that Cheche.
Leslie
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That’s right Leslie
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🙂
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That has to be so frustrating.
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Very frustrating indeed.
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I’m glad you intervened. So sad to witness and to know that person is in that situation. You did the right thing – wish more people would.
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It was sad to see them enjoy the show as if nothing serious was going on..
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I will never understand that mentality.
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Same here
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It is so often about “the big picture”, with many victims saying- “What do you expect me to do? I need his paycheck! He’s all I have in this world!” I regard such statements as balderdash. Women are as good as men, with regard to ideas and abilities.
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Very true. That’s why gender equality is being fought for everywhere. You can always get to your feet if you decide to irregardless of your gender.
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Unfortunately as you found, in most cases the abused will take the side of the abuser!
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That I confirmed in a hard sad way that day. As much as we may keep fighting against violence via protests or words, the abused should also do their best to have their voice heard and take action when necessary.
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Unfortunately some women equate love with violence toward them!
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And I think that’s being unfair to themselves.
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Unfortunately some in these situations do turn on those who try to help
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Sometime but it’s better to at least try and help where you can. They were strong men in the crowd who would have easily hold done the fighting guy. And it would have reduced the injury caused to the poor woman.
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I’ve seen some couples arguing and am scared that if I ask her if she’s ok, then they might turn on me.
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She may or may not turn against you. But if it escalates , you can try to help but if its unsuccessful. Atleast you tried. You can offer someone help but not be able to force them to accept it.
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