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Abuse

Whatever you do, stamp out abuses, and love those who love you.

VOLTAIRE

1694–1778

NO ONE SHOULD have to tolerate abuse of any kind, and there can be no excuse for this abominable practice.

Mental or physical abuse to any living thing should never go unchallenged or unreported. Never condone this behaviour.

Visualisation: You become aware that your best friend is continually abusing his girlfriend. When you confront him with it he excuses himself by explaining that, although he loves her, she irritates him. You try to reason with him, but to no avail. Are you going to stand by or give him an ultimatum?

Either he treats his girlfriend with respect, or he loses your friendship. It’s a tough decision but you follow through, because you know that you do not want to have these bad feelings in your life. Even a bystander can take action.

Affirmation: There is no excuse for abuse.