wow, I don't think I've ever had a piece of art make me feel as upset and uncomfortable as this one...
great job.

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"Setting the Example for future generations" is also a good title.
I haven't seen the other pix yet because DA posts in reverse, but if its anything like this i know its pretty powerful.
I think you should do the book-if that's what you're thinking of AND contact the Coalition for Preventing Spousal Abuse to see if they want to commission your work.

A picture is worth a thousand words- esp when it speaks the volumes this one does.

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"If we don't fight for our freedom....who will?"

Thanks. I havn't done much research yet myself, so it's still just a concept. But I like the idea of naming it "setting the example for future generations." When I was younger, I endured sexual abuse, but not from my own father. So many things go unsaid, when it come to abuse in the home.

true.
we've had some similar past experiences- I was molested by a neighbor and 2 of my brothers.
my dad had an inoperable brain tumor that made him become verbally and emotionally abusive as he got older (about the time i was 9). I learned to keep him under control by flirting and kissing him like he was a boy friend- which most likely has something to do with my not having a husband now. (But on the bright side, I have learned I have a heavenly Father that loves me -it took me a looooonnnngggg time to be able to call Him "Abba" (Daddy) but I can now and He has taken the place of my now deceased earthly dad.) It took years for me to forgive my dad and my brothers, but I have done so -because it freed me.

I really think you have a calling with this project and you will help more than you will ever realize. Run with it!
Thanks for the comment about the title- it seemed to fit.

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No thank you, for being so open, and for the suggestion! I think the title would fit beautifully. And thank God you came out of it, with a forgiving heart too. I can't remember much of my own experiences. I was so young, and at that age you kind of block stuff out. I had to be about 5 maybe. I dont hold a grudge against the person who did it, but I want to dedicate my art to targeting many different issues that are rarely spoken off. It's a touchy subject for some tho, but I feel encouraged. Thank you

I understand the pain it brings-but USE that pain to your advantage. It will be a carthic release for you and give the image the feeling it needs to speak to people. As in "I've been there, I understand, you aren't alone."

What was the old GI JOE thing? ah- "Knowing is half the battle"
you have work with a purpose and that isn't seen very much here. Keep it up. I applaude your efforts

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lol yah, I think its "Knowlege is power, but knowing is half the battle!"

okay-- I goofed

BUT I get half-sies points for part of it!

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i feel so sorry for that child, awesome job

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very well done, def. struck emotion in me when I saw it

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