Personal Narrative: Experiencing Domestic Violence

Domestic Violence is a pattern of violent behavior in any relationship. Domestic Violence usually occurs in the home with a spouse, partner or loved one. Although, usually violent, domestic violence can be physical, sexual, emotional, economic, or psychological actions or threats of actions that influence another person. Domestic Violence can occur in families and children of all ages. People who are exposed to Domestic Violence often experience mental, physical and spiritual shifts. The effects can be long-term and short-term. Domestic Violence effects not only the victim, but the victim’s family, friends and loved ones. Experiencing Domestic Violence can change a person in many ways. Watching one suffer from Domestic Violence can teach a person a whole lot about
By now I am sure that Sara has built some type of relationship with Maggie and her children. If I was Sara I would continue the relationship with Maggie to be there for her and support her. I would ensure Maggie is healing well from the abuse and Memphis too. The only thing differently I would have done if I was Sara is I would have definitely intervened between the violence that occurred between Maggie and Shane. I would not have been able to sit there and watch and do nothing to help. I think it is great that Sara did continue the relationship.
Domestic violence is very common in the United States. Domestic Violence is also not talked about very much in the United State. I believe so because a lot of times it happens in the home and the victim is scared is talk about it. According to, Sara, the photographer, “Domestic violence is often shielded from public view.” Therefore, we may see it or hear it, but do nothing to stop it. People tend to look the other way and not get involved in other people’s business. I think Maggie’s Story is touching and can help others who are or who have experienced Domestic