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"I feel that a fear has been lifted in going through these workshops. I feel that I will now be able to talk and feel empathy towards survivors of abuse. Whereas before [these workshops], I felt scared to communicate for fear of saying the wrong things."
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If We Could Just Learn to Listen...
To Do No More Harm: Violence Sensitization

Below is a poem shared with the participants by presenters from Martha House in Hamilton.

I Got Flowers Today

I got flowers today. It wasn't my birthday or any other special day. We had our first argument last night and he said a lot of cruel things that really hurt me. I know he is sorry and didn't mean the things he said, ...because he sent me flowers today.

I got flowers today. It wasn't our anniversary or any other special day. Last night, he threw me into a wall and started to choke me. It seemed like a nightmare. I couldn't believe it was real. I woke up this morning sore and bruised all over. I know he must be sorry, ...because he sent me flowers today.

I got flowers today, and it wasn't Mother's Day or any other special day. Last night, he beat me up again. And it was much worse than all the other times. If I leave him, what will I do? How will I take care of my kids? What about money? I'm afraid of him and scared to leave. But I know he must be sorry, ...because he sent me flowers today.

I got flowers today. Today was a very special day. It was the day of my funeral. Last night he finally killed me. He beat me to death. If only I had gathered enough courage and strength to leave him, ...I would not have gotten flowers today.

Author Unknown

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WORKSHOP STILLS


Sparks flew during Margo Kennedy's presentation on Woman Abuse when a physician-participant attempted to blame women for the abuse they endure in relationships. About Elder Abuse, the same physician challenged that in some ways older abused people are comfortable in the abusive situation and therefore concerned outsiders should not attempt to intervene.


Debbie Davis, presenter during Workshop # 1


Live theatre presented by the St. Christopher House Players, depicting elder abuse during Workshop #1.


Participants and presenters joined in a birthday celebration.







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