Labugana asked this question on 3/21/2000:

In the last few years I have noticed that men have become abusive towards women. It is not only in one race but in all. What is the explanation of this behavior?

MARTIE gave this response on 3/27/2000:

Hi I'm Martie,I would like to say to you that it has not only been the last few yrs.This has been an on going challenge for us to over come for many many yrs,I was very abused by my father and an ex.We have in the past looked at like second class,some men have a power trip within them.My exhusband was an animal with no feelings to the woman,while he was beating me at times if I cried he hit harder.It is an over powering mind game he was in,I really don't have that great of answer to as why they do it.We are still under fire by allot of men,only because they belive our place is in the home.They don't look at us as real people,in their minds we are here for only one reason and that is to cater to them.I have suffered for yrs and tried to figure this out to,what is the reason.I dont belive anyone really knows,but I have advise for the women out there that are going through it,GET OUT.If you want to keep your sanity you must make that move.The women that are abused have such low esteen they feel they can't,but they can.If there is a will in your heart there is a way to do anything thing..Martie

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