tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-697876541846230017.post3295463563125649577..comments2023-06-10T03:09:11.498-07:00Comments on Dawn Patel Art: Victim no More, Silent no More. The Healing Power of Art.Dawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04110820905964978622noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-697876541846230017.post-9804935133960846792014-04-09T13:15:25.662-07:002014-04-09T13:15:25.662-07:00I am happy to inform my readers I was granted a fo...I am happy to inform my readers I was granted a four year restraining order for harassment/stalking. There will be no more disturbing comments to interfere with the purpose of my writing, which is to inspire people to create! I have so much gratitude to the readers here and on facebook who supported and cheered me on through this difficult month. I am looking forward to more blogging and painting. Dawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04110820905964978622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-697876541846230017.post-9075337581206722014-03-15T08:29:47.457-07:002014-03-15T08:29:47.457-07:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Bernell Trammellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15952315810500626685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-697876541846230017.post-29303186289709939682014-03-15T06:53:28.076-07:002014-03-15T06:53:28.076-07:00Five days have passed since I posted "Victim ...Five days have passed since I posted "Victim No More." I feel like I should say a few words about what has happened in that time. Readers can see here that there have been a lot of comments, many of which may seem confusing if one has never witnessed a situation like this first hand. People may wonder why I have not responded to the comments. I don't think that is necessary, each individual can make up their own mind. If necessary there are many good resources for understanding the dynamics of domestic abuse. It has been empowering to leave the comments up. It has also been eye opening. I have been touched by the personal messages on Facebook: the support, appreciation and understanding that friends and aquaintances and readers have sent is overwhelming. I understand that many readers have been afraid to post here due to the nature of this post and the responses, and I completely understand.<br />I am working on a follow up piece, my own personal journey of healing continues, and I have learned that a large component to this journey is the gift to help others.Dawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04110820905964978622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-697876541846230017.post-893962230073400822014-03-14T09:38:44.969-07:002014-03-14T09:38:44.969-07:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17507725715177366483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-697876541846230017.post-16193960976240416022014-03-12T08:18:44.810-07:002014-03-12T08:18:44.810-07:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Bernell Trammellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15952315810500626685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-697876541846230017.post-83848511134013911942014-03-12T08:02:07.558-07:002014-03-12T08:02:07.558-07:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Bernell Trammellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15952315810500626685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-697876541846230017.post-90490007947689388562014-03-11T18:49:08.783-07:002014-03-11T18:49:08.783-07:00As a survivor and a former court advocate for the ...As a survivor and a former court advocate for the domestic violence shelter, I am both personally and professionally cognizant of an abuser's typical m.o., which is to do everything in his power to humiliate, shame, and discredit a woman when she finally finds the courage to speak out about her story. Keep speaking, painting, and writing, Dawn. I am standing with you.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17299685536060343822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-697876541846230017.post-39770285087575452602014-03-11T12:35:51.784-07:002014-03-11T12:35:51.784-07:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17507725715177366483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-697876541846230017.post-77335698599369151122014-03-11T12:14:42.461-07:002014-03-11T12:14:42.461-07:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17507725715177366483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-697876541846230017.post-6105850846064556412014-03-10T22:04:38.802-07:002014-03-10T22:04:38.802-07:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Bernell Trammellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15952315810500626685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-697876541846230017.post-3632016409567563362014-03-10T22:03:52.418-07:002014-03-10T22:03:52.418-07:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Bernell Trammellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15952315810500626685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-697876541846230017.post-5006391001541796662014-03-10T22:03:06.437-07:002014-03-10T22:03:06.437-07:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Bernell Trammellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15952315810500626685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-697876541846230017.post-25197739830441262842014-03-10T22:01:22.529-07:002014-03-10T22:01:22.529-07:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Bernell Trammellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15952315810500626685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-697876541846230017.post-61049165009112895472014-03-10T17:26:43.131-07:002014-03-10T17:26:43.131-07:00Dawn - As I read this, I felt sorrow and rage with...Dawn - As I read this, I felt sorrow and rage with every fiber of my being. I am praying that you will continue to find healing and strength. You are an amazing woman - and it is so courageous to tell this story - but so important. I had a friend in college who was being abused, and it was so hard to talk to her about it or to know how to help. In you, I see such light and hope and strength and yes, great courage. Thank you for telling this story. You will help many others by your honesty.Jamie Janoszhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01449767562868031644noreply@blogger.com