I am doing research for a class on domestic violence and I am interested in hearing the personal stories of those involved in same sex domestic violence. I hope this imformation will be helpful in creating awareness in my hometown area of Portland, Me. If you can help please write what ever you wish. Thank You.

-- Anonymous, April 10, 2000

Answers

Mr. or Ms. Wing I will be more than happy to share my story with you. And for anyone else who would like to ask questions please feel free to. Mr. Rubick, I very much would like to be apart of SAFE. My computer is set to not except cookies because this is the way my partner likes it. If you would please contact me by email. Thanks for your time. I look forward to hearing from each of you soon. Elden P. Owens Male victim/survivor

-- Anonymous, May 18, 2000

i pretended to be asleep when she came home. i feared that the dogs and cats would get scared again if we had another fight. i am moving out of state in the morning and wanted to say goodbye, but feel that i made the best decision keeping my eyes closed. she touched my hair and kissed my head...was gone as quickly as she arrived... i was the one who became violent first- a femme. things have been out of control with both of us now for several years. if you would like to consider this for your studies, i would be happy to help you. i voluntarily went through No Abuse, in Florida, but it was not very helpful in my situation. i also have bipolar and borderline personality disorder, which complicates matters.

-- Anonymous, July 21, 2000