Can a kind, compassionate listener make a real difference for abuse victims?
For Jamal, a young man who has survived abuse, the answer is yes.
In this video story, you’ll learn:
Let’s begin.
Jamal’s Story
Like many abuse victims, Jamal and his mother did not know anyone they felt they could confide in about the domestic violence happening in their home.
As a result, they kept their pain bottled up inside for years.
In this short interview, Jamal bravely opens up about the abuse his family endured.
Why Victims Need Advocates
For anyone being harmed through abuse, being able to disclose their experience with even just one trustworthy individual can shift the trajectory of their journey.
Opening up about those vulnerable and traumatic circumstances to a safe listener helps people feel less alone in their pain and takes away the shame victims often attach to the experience.
Survivors who know they have support, even from just one person, are more likely to make positive strides toward leaving their abusive situation or finding professional help to heal.
Final Thoughts
Chances are, at some point, we will all interact with someone who is going through abuse.
It’s important to make ourselves emotionally available and to commit to being a safe person to whom any victim may disclose their situation.