| # | Name | Comments |
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| 901 | Anonymous |
| 902 | Anonymous |
| 903 | Cindy Williams |
| 904 | Lynnette Saunders | |
| 905 | marisa duarte | |
| 906 | Jenn | |
| 907 | Brittney | |
| 908 | Donte Rich | I understand all too well what your family has experienced. In March 2009, my cousin Kewaii Rogers-Buckner was gunned down inside her home in front of her 3 children by her husband just 4 days after filing for a protective order. The violence must end. |
| 909 | Donte Rich | I understand all too well what your family has experienced. In March 2009, my cousin Kewaii Rogers-Buckner was gunned down inside her home in front of her 3 children by her husband just 4 days after filing for a protective order. The violence must end. |
| 910 | Anonymous | |
| 911 | KALA BARBER |
| 912 | Brandy McCoy | |
| 913 | Anonymous | |
| 914 | I CARE! | I am paying attention. I am a mother, aunt, sister and daughter. Not only am I watching out for myself, but I have to pay attention to OUR daughters. Not necessarily my own. It was Monica’s story that gave me the courage to write a letter similar to the one she wrote. My life has never been threatened in the capacity in which hers had, BUT I wrote the letter anyway after having been hit by my husband. Today, no my life isn’t in turmoil. I don’t feel threatened at all but I AM PAYING ATTENTION.
Recently, I joined a teen mentoring group. The purpose is not only to be “role models” to our young girls but to educate them where they don’t necessarily believe they need it. It’s almost easy to inform them of the “what if’s” but it isn’t easy at all to get the attention needed to potentially save a life. I care! My very own daughter promised me that if she ever felt threatened by her boyfriend that she would confide in me. Stating again that I allowed myself to forgive the man that put his hands on me I don’t know that to be true. Therefore, it is stories such as Monica’s that not only saddens my heart but empowers me to speak openly and freely about what is really happening here. Since her death, there have been NO nationally or even publically reported incidents here in Chicago alone. I don’t want this thing to go away. If it takes each year, I really trust that we should continue to discuss this matter.
I have learned some terrific things about Monica Mrs. Paul and I almost feel as though I am connected to her somehow and some way! Though, I am only one person, I have a voice and a bold boisterous one at that. I was proud to read the article written in Essence Magazine. I would like to use this article along with others from the website as visual materials for the youth group I’ve spoken about. If at all possible, I would also like to be in touch from time to time and hopefully report to you how sharing your daughter’s life (experience) has shaped and/or saved another.
I don’t have any answers. I have no idea what it will take but awareness is the first step and you have done that with this article. May God continue to bless you and your family and Monica’s darling children as you never forget her and her purpose. She may have written that letter to her children but for me, I believe it was written for us all. I have yet to have heard of a woman who thought to do that. I will forever be grateful for every woman/girl who has the courage to “tell” someone should they find themselves fearing for their lives.
Until the next time,
Kelly ~ Chicago |
| 915 | Vernaize Coleman |
| 916 | Rachel D. Douglas | My heart and prayers to go the children, parents, family members and friends. May God continue to bless you all and guide you through your days. |
| 917 | Tamekia Griffen |
| 918 | Kris | This law is necessary and important to save lives. |
| 919 | Danielle Wilcoxson | |
| 920 | Anonymous | |
| 921 | Anonymous | |
| 922 | charlene terry | We need more protection from abusers and the ability and empowerment to protect our children. "The best interests of the children" are currently not being served. This is the ONLY way to end the cycle of violence. |
| 923 | Ed Corey | |