Military Spouse Abuse
womanagainstabuse asked:
I hope this video can raise awarness on how a military spouse is emotionally manipulated to cover abuse. This is my Story by Marcela Fleming … “Military Spouse Abuse” “Emotional Blackmail” “Emotional Abuse” Abusers “Domestic Violence” “psychological abuse” “Army Wives” “Marcela Fleming” “Christopher Fleming” “abusive men” manipulator “abusive husbands”
Tyler
June 5th, 2009 at 5:42 am
Kerri
My first husband was very abusive but nothing like that. Men who abuse women are nothing but weaklings and cowards big bullies who cannot deal with their own feelings so they have to pick on a woman to make them feel like a man. Stay strong!!
June 6th, 2009 at 7:19 am
Pauline
I am so glad you did this. I was married to a person who called himself a US Marine 14 years ago. He manipulated me into dropping charges many times. I suffered a fractured skull and a dislocated shoulder. This doesn’t count the emotional nightmare he caused. I was one of many in his circle of friends and I am lucky enough to be away with my life and my sanity.
June 6th, 2009 at 10:12 pm
Jade
Emotional abuse is no less damaging to a person than physical abuse. It breaks down your very being and makes you insecure and scared. I am a former military spouse, I was manipulated, emotionally abused/blackmailed and felt the physical side of abuse. There is NO excuse for domestic violence on any level. Emotionally, I will never be the same. The military was no help at all to me. There is nothing heroic about a man who comes home to terrorize his wife and children, there is NO excuse
June 10th, 2009 at 9:06 am
Maxine
The silence around domestic violence protects the abusers and blames the victims, and it keeps the uninformed more uninformed. The military, as it is prone to do, has embraced protection of abusers with a shameful passion. This video is important because it brings life, and a real person, to the reality. Thanks to Marcella for her bravery in making this video and posting it!
June 13th, 2009 at 8:51 pm
Colin
This man should never represent ME in OUR Military. Read: Treat people as they should be treated. In the Soldiers Code, we pledge to treat others with dignity and respect while expecting others to do the same. Respect is what allows us to appreciate the best in other people. Respect is trusting that all people have done their jobs and fulfilled their duty. And self-respect is a vital ingredient with the Army value of respect, which results from knowing you have put forth your best effort.
June 14th, 2009 at 1:11 pm
Kerri
I hate to see that happen to anyone. It happened to me - 15 years years ago with my ex-husband. He was in the USMC. By the time anything was done, I had a broken nose, broken cheekbone, a concussion, and bruising. He was released to his CO before the hospital was through with my ex-rays! His punishment was that he could not reenlist at the end of his term. It took a long time to get past and I will never let it happen again. Continue speaking out - more abused spouses need to!
June 14th, 2009 at 5:21 pm
Leighton
What a terrible thing. I hope the justice system can prevail. There is no excuse for women abuse. What a terrible way for a military person to represent themself & the country. Stay strong & god will punish him also.
June 14th, 2009 at 11:18 pm
Lyle
my friend, watching this video breaks my heart ….because i know you are friend of mine and know how wonderful person you are ,you are a strong woman you always were ,i admire you for doing this i want you to know you have all my support all my prays and i hope justice comes to him soon…big huggs for you
June 15th, 2009 at 5:11 am
Craig
I hope you’re some place safe and far away from this man. I fear that someone like that will not hesitate to escalate.
But most of all I want to commend you for speaking up. You’re very brave!
June 16th, 2009 at 4:23 pm
Leighton
I hope you get proper justice very soon. The way this guy played you and still trying to play you. I’m so surprised to hear the kind of acting he did during that 4 months to help him out. You were too naive for that guy and he took full advantage of you. Also, it’s sickening to hear what helped to stay away from jail and fine, he’s using the same information to make a case against you. So sad…He’ll get proper justice for his evil deed.
June 17th, 2009 at 12:10 pm
This is a horrible and traumatic situation, this man sounds like an evil and despicable man, stay strong!!! what goes around comes around.
June 17th, 2009 at 12:17 pm
Miranda
My heart breaks for you. I hope he gets what is coming to him.
June 21st, 2009 at 12:01 am
Pauline
My heart broke hearing your story. I will pass this video on to everyone I know
June 23rd, 2009 at 9:13 am
Leighton
I agree there is no excuse for any sort of abuse. Why should one consider that the profession will be lost in any way? That is just one side of the blackmail. Such behaviour must and should be exposed no matter what the position is. Human dignity comes first and then the professional status.