tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8774807226689612975.post6959861299159118139..comments2023-10-08T22:15:45.041+11:00Comments on Life & Other Crises: Dear Rosie Batty... Kerri Sackvillehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08404421856986720832noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8774807226689612975.post-7177567980028802992014-04-06T09:53:54.853+10:002014-04-06T09:53:54.853+10:00Well said, Wanderlust.Well said, Wanderlust.Lee Georgehttp://kitconn.blogspot.com.au/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8774807226689612975.post-45757706963688721702014-04-04T12:33:22.522+11:002014-04-04T12:33:22.522+11:00i can sadly SO relate to some of what she said, bu...i can sadly SO relate to some of what she said, but I am trying to understand the sheer ignorance and almost arrogance of those blessed with having never been in their life in the situation of abuse that controls your body AND your mind. Aka Fear of Death for everyone. <br />J Hildebrand represents what the majority of people still think about abuse situations where adult women are concerned, it is fairly obvious by the type of comments every single woman who was or is victim of domestic violence and abuse gets from even her well educated, well intentioned friends : "why don't you / didnt' you 'just leave'?" and "report it" . <br />It has to be understood that the type of abuse we accept as crippling to children is very powerful and paralysing also on grown ups. <br />Women from abuse situations display symptoms of torture victims and war survivors. Menacing them will NOT empower them to find the force to break out into the normal world.Nikkinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8774807226689612975.post-21480743925831640342014-04-03T10:31:01.723+11:002014-04-03T10:31:01.723+11:00There are aspects of Ms Batty that concern me.
At...There are aspects of Ms Batty that concern me.<br /><br />At one 'press conference' she insisted the killer 'loved Luke' clearly he did not, to make that comment is delusional.<br /><br />She said there were no indications that the killer would hurt Luke, again wrong and delusional. <br /><br />There was clear evidence that Luke was in danger from this violent, useless, loser. This individual had nothing to offer and Luke should have been kept away from him.<br /><br />To late now of course but women need to be aware that children are in danger in every situation of home violence.<br /><br />Stop making excuses for these individuals, stop kidding yourselves that children need contact with violent males.<br /><br />Of course escape is very difficult and dangerous but steps have to be taken, if you have family overseas you may have an opportunity to get far, far away....Calnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8774807226689612975.post-26638900967242799052014-04-03T04:06:03.196+11:002014-04-03T04:06:03.196+11:00I am amazed at Rosie's relative composure and ...I am amazed at Rosie's relative composure and ability to articulate the crux of a very misunderstood problem. I get so tired of hearing statements like Joe's, though I think it truly does come from ignorance and not malintent.<br /><br />Unless someone has lived in fear of their life, has been controlled and stalked and psychologically manipulated, they are not entitled to an opinion on how someone should behave under those circumstances. The risk of being murdered increases by 50% when a woman leaves an abusive relationship. While those on the outside may not know this, we on the inside are acutely aware of this risk. Every decision we make, every action we do or do not take, is calculated to keep ourselves and our children safe. But quite often, it's not within our power to do so.<br /><br />Thanks for this beautiful post, Kerri.Wanderlusthttp://www.wanderlustlust.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8774807226689612975.post-24675423394324304132014-04-02T23:00:43.695+11:002014-04-02T23:00:43.695+11:00I saw a woman so raw and in so much pain, showing ...I saw a woman so raw and in so much pain, showing courage in keeping important conversations alive. I hope she has all the love and therapeutic emotional support she needs to get through this and to heal (even though I can't imagine anyone ever gets over the loss of a child). <br />I hope this interview is a good reminder that the "other" people we are so blithely commenting on are real and they are in pain because they've lived something that a lot of us never have.KezUnpreparedhttp://awesomelyunprepared.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8774807226689612975.post-23089310865969014572014-04-02T21:18:38.588+11:002014-04-02T21:18:38.588+11:00What an amazing, courageous woman Rosie is. I am s...What an amazing, courageous woman Rosie is. I am so angry for her, for every woman like her. <br /><br /><br />Did Joe apologise at least? Who even is Joe? Why has he been given a platform to say anything about anything? <br /><br /><br />Thank you for writing this, Kerri. It has made me sick and sad and really angry. Which is how we all need to start feeling if we are to bring about change on the issue of domestic violence.Angie@TheLittleMummahttp://thelittlemumma.typepad.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8774807226689612975.post-40222777770828683452014-04-02T20:37:29.545+11:002014-04-02T20:37:29.545+11:00I know. And she looked like she was going to crack...I know. And she looked like she was going to crack. Just terrible.Kerri Sackvillehttp://www.lifeandothercrises.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8774807226689612975.post-82639116819175332902014-04-02T20:37:13.896+11:002014-04-02T20:37:13.896+11:00YES. To all of them. Of course xYES. To all of them. Of course xKerri Sackvillehttp://www.lifeandothercrises.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8774807226689612975.post-6478869862912315192014-04-02T20:37:00.171+11:002014-04-02T20:37:00.171+11:00Thanks Lyn xThanks Lyn xKerri Sackvillehttp://www.lifeandothercrises.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8774807226689612975.post-91143182483005814322014-04-02T20:36:47.006+11:002014-04-02T20:36:47.006+11:00Exactly xExactly xKerri Sackvillehttp://www.lifeandothercrises.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8774807226689612975.post-80914589930530579152014-04-02T20:36:38.600+11:002014-04-02T20:36:38.600+11:00Wasn't it just excruciating to watch? Still in...Wasn't it just excruciating to watch? Still in shock xKerri Sackvillehttp://www.lifeandothercrises.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8774807226689612975.post-39694482960848731602014-04-02T20:36:22.889+11:002014-04-02T20:36:22.889+11:00Thanks Loraine xThanks Loraine xKerri Sackvillehttp://www.lifeandothercrises.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8774807226689612975.post-41721838459017812482014-04-02T20:36:09.465+11:002014-04-02T20:36:09.465+11:00He's been justifying it all afternoon. I don&#...He's been justifying it all afternoon. I don't think it's going to happen. Sigh xKerri Sackvillehttp://www.lifeandothercrises.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8774807226689612975.post-65342475339841233952014-04-02T19:46:24.482+11:002014-04-02T19:46:24.482+11:00I've only just heard on the news what Hildebra...I've only just heard on the news what Hildebrand said; and my mouth just fell open in disgust and anger! What an arrogant bastard! <br /><br />Good on you, Kerri for your words. Hildebrand should made eat his thoughtless, ignorant words topped with the hottest of chillies! How heartless he is! Talk about dumb and dumber! I hope his conscience plagues him!Lee Georgehttp://kitconn.blogspot.com.au/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8774807226689612975.post-50115755592796164702014-04-02T17:57:58.191+11:002014-04-02T17:57:58.191+11:00Well written Kerri. It is all very well for Joe t...Well written Kerri. It is all very well for Joe to make comments about what should have happened when there is no understanding of the situation at all, as he admitted. My heart goes out to Rosie and I hope she gets to read your post - you summed up what so many women must be thinking today.Loraine Innesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8774807226689612975.post-50562033973741891442014-04-02T17:52:58.139+11:002014-04-02T17:52:58.139+11:00YES, Kerri, so beautifully done. I had the exact r...YES, Kerri, so beautifully done. I had the exact reaction to that video interview with Rosie. :(Rachelhttp://www.realitychick.com.au/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8774807226689612975.post-63749110236300847992014-04-02T16:37:00.366+11:002014-04-02T16:37:00.366+11:00Yes, yes, a thousand times yes. A child's dea...Yes, yes, a thousand times yes. A child's death is always a tragedy. Let's not make it yet worse for those left behind by the hideous suggestion that anyone other than the perpetrator is to blame for not preventing it.Imelda Evansnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8774807226689612975.post-90179293743391659362014-04-02T15:52:27.025+11:002014-04-02T15:52:27.025+11:00Yep. xxxYep. xxxAnnie Reussnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8774807226689612975.post-66492875208570266642014-04-02T15:46:58.511+11:002014-04-02T15:46:58.511+11:00Thank you for writing this, Kerri.
It's exactl...Thank you for writing this, Kerri.<br />It's exactly what I wanted to say.<br />To Rosie, and anyone else in her situation, my love to you all. xxLyn Belchernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8774807226689612975.post-4811314040113050412014-04-02T15:19:34.067+11:002014-04-02T15:19:34.067+11:00Thank you for writing this Kerri. I only hope she ...Thank you for writing this Kerri. I only hope she knows how many people feel the same way as you do, and not just Rosie Batty, but all women touched by domestic or family violenceLana (Sharpest Pencil)noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8774807226689612975.post-43091513600285314002014-04-02T15:15:57.089+11:002014-04-02T15:15:57.089+11:00she's been through enough xxshe's been through enough xxbigwordshttp://bigwordsblog.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.com