http://www.nytimes.com/2009/02/16/books/16libr.html?_r=1&em

http://www.indystar.com/article/20090212/LOCAL010302/902120521/1274/LOCAL06

While watching MTV the other day for my dose of new music, a public service announcement (PSA) came on that caught me by surprise. It was a very powerful PSA that left me frozen for a few seconds. I felt mixed emotions of anger, sorrow, and helplessness.

I checked out the website (http://www.chooselovenotabuse.com) but it returned an error. Initially, I thought it was blocked, but after checking it again later in the day, I was able to get access. I’m assuming, now, that the site is getting many visits and the campaign is reaching a lot of people.

I hope that you’ll take the time to check out the website for information on abuse in relationships. This is the video aired on MTV. You can also find it on the website. It may be difficult for some to watch.

The website offers information on dating violence, and although the program and events is based in Singapore, its message has a global reach. If you know of someone that is in this type of relationship, lend them an ear to talk to and a shoulder to cry on. More importantly, help them get the help they need. Maybe you’re the one being abused, or you’re the one doing the abusing- talk to someone so they can help you. Abuse is not love.