While this is not an issue solely about the Dominican Republic, I felt it was necessary to write this.
Women come to this country and fall in love with dominican men. I don't want to get into whether it is real, or sankied or the reasons, suffice it to say it happens constantly.
Because of the cultural differences - the abuse can be more prevalent and maybe different in nature. Again I am not really interested in debating this - other then to say - in many cases the woman is considered a possession of the man, that he is in charge and he makes the decisions.
I have recently seen the results of a couple of abusive situations.
Really what I want to do is warn these women -please get out. Do not stand for it. You don't deserve it - EVER. Go somewhere else. Go to another city. Go home. Just get out before it escalates.
When I first came here - I had an incident. Once I got out of that area, I was fortunate to have the assistance of a longtime DR1 poster. He helped me and I will always appreciate it. BUT, I knew to get the hell out. That is the first step. Then go find some help. OR, know where you can go for help ahead of time.
Like I said, I have seen 2 instances recently - unfortunately both just stick around thinking it will change, he will get better, he won't do it again. Both are intelligent, well educated women. I hate to see this continue!
Women come to this country and fall in love with dominican men. I don't want to get into whether it is real, or sankied or the reasons, suffice it to say it happens constantly.
Because of the cultural differences - the abuse can be more prevalent and maybe different in nature. Again I am not really interested in debating this - other then to say - in many cases the woman is considered a possession of the man, that he is in charge and he makes the decisions.
I have recently seen the results of a couple of abusive situations.
Really what I want to do is warn these women -please get out. Do not stand for it. You don't deserve it - EVER. Go somewhere else. Go to another city. Go home. Just get out before it escalates.
When I first came here - I had an incident. Once I got out of that area, I was fortunate to have the assistance of a longtime DR1 poster. He helped me and I will always appreciate it. BUT, I knew to get the hell out. That is the first step. Then go find some help. OR, know where you can go for help ahead of time.
Like I said, I have seen 2 instances recently - unfortunately both just stick around thinking it will change, he will get better, he won't do it again. Both are intelligent, well educated women. I hate to see this continue!