Why Is An Affiliate Marketer Writing About Domestic Violence?
Good morning, all. This might be controversial, but it's important. :)
I've come back to my website after a hiatus of life, and am really enjoying it. I see new traffic every day, and while it's not directly converting to tons of cash - it's nice to see people finding my passion and enjoying it. I've started recently writing with something else in mind, though.
I am a nurse as well as a graduate student in Public Health, and ..a myriad of other hats. I see some of the best and worst of people every day, and sometimes I get "ideas". My latest article is one of these.
I write about thready arts - needlepoint, knitting, crochet, lacemaking - all of these beautiful traditions that grew up as part of feminine culture. Even though the crafting world is becoming more welcoming to men, it has always been a safe place for women to gather and build community. This is what I challenged people to do, if they feel that they can:
Create a safe way for your viewers to contact you for help, if they are in a crisis, experiencing abuse, or unable to get away from someone during the pandemic.
WAIT! I hear you recoiling: There is so much that can go wrong with that! Yep. BUT! Here's the kicker. For womxn to feel safe, they need relationship, and abuse is all about isolation. So, if any person can create a way for someone to reach out, feel less isolated, and just..talk - that's a HUGE help. As someone who has experience living with an abuser, my saviors were always people who were quietly available, no matter what. Our articles, our businesses - can be a lifeline of contact during a pandemic that causes isolation.
Cities around the world have seen a dramatic increase in the demand for social services and assistance, especially from people in vulnerable conditions who may not legally qualify for social welfare. Meanwhile, social, health, and legal service providers—such as shelters, food banks, legal aid offices, childcare centers, health-care facilities, and rape crisis centers—are overwhelmed and understaffed. Some shelters are full; others have been converted into health facilities. (1)
You don't have to be a nurse or counselor to be able to sit with someone and bear witness to their hurt and loneliness. You definitely don't need special training to be kind. (Well.....SOME people might.. >.>) You also don't need to do anything that compromises you, your family, or your business, but i explain all of that in the article :)
So, here's what I'm writing about - challenging people to be available how they can, being kind with themselves if they cannot offer that to people (because not everyone can, or should, especially if they're compromised themselves!) and to be conscious of how we help. If you're interested in reading more, my article is below. Be prepared for backlash, if you start tying things like this into your articles, but honestly, I'd rather receive the backlash and be a line of hope for someone who just needs to know they're not alone.
Sauce:
(1) https://www.cfr.org/in-brief/double-pandemic-domestic-violence-age-covid-19
Article:
https://threadartproducts.com/covid-domestic-violence-and-th...
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Interesting Hilary. I think opening that door can be helpful for some, but it would be an inappropriate boundary for others. It’s awesome that you’re open and empathetic in those circumstances.