Three weeks ago I was held up at knifepoint and I felt so
helpless. I averted my eyes and didn’t even try to peek at what the guy looked
like. All I remember was that if I could stop breathing, I would have for fear
that they might misconstrue my breathing as fighting back.
When I found out that I was chosen to be part of BRAVE which
was a workshop meant to teach women all about self defense, I felt happy and
sad. Sad because I felt that it was already too late but at the same time happy
that I’ll finally learn a few basic things that may just help me defend myself
in the future.
It was empowering. Finally knowing what to do in case
someone attacks you or tries to hurt you was just amazing. Knowing that you can
actually fight back and defend yourself is something that every woman should
know about.
It was enlightening. It felt good knowing what the next
steps are and that you are not helpless. It felt wonderful to know that if
someone tries to pull me, grab me, or point a knife at me, I have within me the
forces I need to fight back.
It was an eye opener. You see, I’m a battered woman and I
never fought back. I just took it all in and let the other person abuse me
mentally, physically, emotionally, and verbally. It was only on the day that he
almost killed my by wringing my neck that I learned to fight back. Luckily, it
wasn’t too late for me. I can’t say the same for the others.
For those who are interested, please contact them through
their Facebook page, BRAVEph. Trust me. This may just save your life. Now isn’t that
something worth investing on?
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