YAHOO

It's finally here. FEBRUARY.
It took so long, I was afraid it got lost.

The new month has appeared, but the weather isn't any better.
A lot more snow today and tonight freezing rain on top of it.
I sure hope we don't lose our electricity.

There was a story in our local paper about a woman who had a PFA filed against her ex-husband.
Ex-husband (allegedly) broke into his ex-wife's boyfriend's home and (allegedly) stabbed her boyfriend to death. He (allegedly) stabbed his ex-wife when she tried to help her boyfriend. She ended up in the hospital and has since been released. The alleged perpetrator is still on the run.

So many times a woman files a PFA against her abuser and ends up violently attacked or worse, dead.
The men involved are usually "control freaks" for one reason or another.Whether it is because of an inferiority complex or distaste for women in general.

Their thought process is abnormal at best. "How dare this woman file a PFA against ME, her boss, her ruler and king."

Most of them never allow the woman to escape their bonds. They mentally, emotionally, and physically control them.

That is why I think the PFA should not stand for Protection From Abuse. It should stand for, "Promise FOR Abuse" or "Permission FOR Abuse".
It is only a piece of paper. There really is no enforcement behind it.

How many times you read about women filing complaints about the man violating the PFA. The police lock him up for a few moments, then he is out and now is really mad and vows revenge . . .  and usually follows up on it. "How dare she do this to ME."

God bless the women who have enough courage to break free and run for help before it is too late for them and their children.

A big thank you to all the workers and volunteers who help these women at Domestic Violence Centers and Safe Houses.

Now on a lighter note.

 To: PunxsutawneyPhil
       Phil, it is really going to be nasty weather tomorrow, so don't bother to come out of your nice, cozy burrow. Let those fellows party without you. 
      When you do wake up, make sure you put on your sunglasses. . . please.