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Having read the earlier horrific story of domestic violence and abuse, I was reminded of something that happened to me several years ago.

I was working in a call centre, so predominatly wome, and generally a caring bunch.

Now we had cupboards abive the kitchen bench at home, and I was cleaning them out one day when I turned and literally caught my eye on the corner.

I had a marvellous black eye and a cut as well.

So the next day I went to work, and of course people asked what happened. Without even thinking about it, I said I walked into a door. Well that was always the sterotypical excuse for domestic violence!

Next thing I had the counsellor asking if I was ok, and a bunch of brochures about domestic violence and places I could get help left on my desk!

It was very hard convincing people all was well at home, but it was nice to find people do care!

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Posted by katelt, 21st April 2013