Lea is her mother in disguise.
This short videoclip, directed by a swiss organization helping victimes of domestic violence is probably the most eloquent illustration of the impact of domestic violence on children.
Little Lea tries her mother’s heels. Then her make up. She uses lipstick and mascara. The result is not what we expected and says in a single picture more than thousands of words on how kids live in fighting families.
The last message is: “Domestic violence rarely has only one victim. Don’t let it get that far.”
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Thanks for the post Gregory. Will you be writing any articles for the GMP about your work at the Instituto WEM, I’d really be interested in hearing about your experiences there and how the classes are received. I think the work you are doing is an excellent endeavour and to be honest I just wanted to reach out and pat you on the back. I was that little girl once and while I don’t have the strength to help my father, I want to support the people who have the strength to help those men turn around. Anyway, even though… Read more »
Thank you very much for that touching comment. I posted this article a year ago, when I was starting my job at Instituto WEM : https://goodmenproject.com/whats-good-about-masculinity-2/this-is-how-we-learn-to-become-men/ And wrote another one about the work with theatre activities with them, but I still have to translate it to english 😉 WEM is receiving more and more men every week. We’re opening new places in communities where we offer therapy groups and workshops. My part of the job, centered on theatre and men’s bodies is going well. Despite the little time I have for it considering my main activity is being a stay… Read more »