Comments for Patrick Stewart on violence against women

Comment by Light

Light — Thu, 23 Sep 2010 20:31:08 +0100

Light said:

Thank you for lighting the way for other men and women to be honest
with themselves first and with society second. You were not and are not alone in this experience, your voice will definitely keep on inspiring many
to think about it and put it out in the open. Dirty laundry needs to be washed not hidden, once the dirt is washed out the clothes can make
us feel cozy again.

Comment by janet g

janet g — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 12:53:28 +0100

janet g said:

My mum saw a lot of violence, as a child, her father against her mother. She didn't tell me anything about it until I was well into my thirties. She still hasn't told me all about it. Like Patrick said, she told me people on her street must have known, even my great grandparents used to say that grandma had to go back to grandad when she sought safety in their house. Mum said she used to see grandad ,her father , cry like a baby and beg her mum for forgiveness after he had attacked her, but he'd do it again . Mum said that they had nowhere to go in those days. Grandad died recently at the age of 99, grandma died years ago at the age of 53. She had a hard life, but mum said she was always singing despite the life she had, that always puzzled her as a child.

Comment by Fran Bond

Fran Bond — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 09:04:54 +0100

Fran Bond said:

A very personal point of view. I was luckier in having 2 very loving parents and find it horrific that so many women are put in this position. What I find horrific is learning how many women stay in this position. Is it because they know no better or are they so lacking in confidence ? So many women are frightened to be on their own. Why? I have heard some women say they would rather be in a violent relationship than no relationship at all! Why? What makes some children grow up in such a relationship repeat the violence (because they know no better?) whilst others want to make sure they never repeat it? I am sure some psychologists think they have the answers but why is nothing ever done about it?

Comment by Becs

Becs — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 11:14:58 +0100

Becs said:

As someone who has lived through violence as well I can completely relate to his words.
I think it was a very well put together speach. I wish Violence was tackled int he same way as the smoking campaign. Just imagine the difference that could be made!!

Comment by Emilia Davies

Emilia Davies — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 19:19:04 +0100

Emilia Davies said:

It's very a very personal viewpoint of violence against women. The devastating affect it has on members of the family. Domestic violence should no longer be ignored by the community and help should be available for all victims of violence in the home.

Comment by Jackdaw

Jackdaw — Sat, 14 Mar 2009 19:46:59 +0000

Jackdaw said:

Such an intense talk and it should be broadcast weekly on different channels/radio station , in cinemas.

Comment by Jeddah

Jeddah — Sat, 03 Jan 2009 14:14:16 +0000

Jeddah said:

Honest, articulate and moving, given from a personal viewpoint and experience, very welcome. Shows firsthand the effects on a child,and the feeling of misplaced responsibilty, the effects that domestic violence has on all members of family. Highlights important issues of shame, embarrasment and ignorance. WATCH IT.

Comment by Tallula

Tallula — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 22:02:03 +0100

Tallula said:

Very heartfelt and honest sounding.

He put a voice to how great and lasting the effect of violoence in the home is, not just at the moment... or to one person.. but to everyone involved and for generations the effects reverberate.