When a man hits a woman

Today, the Dr. Phil Show discussed the on-going issue of women being victim to domestic violence. I wish men would understand that when they physically and/or emotionally abuse a woman they are really saying to the world, "I'm am an insecure, unhappy person that doesn't know what else to do to make myself feel better and I am a coward!" They don't seem to understand that their actions DO NOT make them superior, stronger or respected; their actions make them look like uneducated, ignorant idiots.

When a man hits a woman he is someone who never addressed his own insecurities or received any type of therapy for unresolved personal conflicts or tragedies. Men who try to make themselves feel better by bullying and/or hitting on women/children who are smaller or physically weaker than they are is pathetic and appalling.

When a man instills fear into others it WILL NOT bring him respect it will only come back to him with in the form of anger and resentment from the people (he thinks) that love him. Men who hit women have no respect for women and think that only men should be respected.

Through education and support, women can learn to empower themselves out of this viscous cycle that often can end in death. No woman deserves to be beaten or live in fear. It amazes me how men still think that women are nothing more than subservient, domestic house slaves. - What a load of crap!

Throughout time, women have proved that we have the power to be intelligent, talented and successful, without the help of a man. Women do not have to be under the authority of any man to live a successful life. Education is a powerful tool for women, it is the pathway out of poverty and control, it leads to self-reliance and financial independence.

No woman should have to suffer by the hands of man and this is what we need to teach our daughters. The one thing all mothers should want for their daughters is INDEPENDENCE. Independence on other people for money, food, childcare, etc., can lead to a life of misery and regret. Life is too short to let "some man" unfairly beat on you and control every aspect of your life. A woman is not a second-class citizen, a woman deserves respect just as much as men.

When a man hits a woman we all suffer. The best way to "fight back" is NOT to use your fists, but to use your brain.

For more information on domestic violence and what you can do to help, please visit
http://drphil.com/shows/page/end_the_silence/