A Must Read Book for All. Proceeds go to the Luke Batty Foundation.
Rosie Batty has brought an awareness of Domestic Violence to the forefront of a nation. Domestic Violence has reached epidemic proportions in Australia . In her book , she honours the memory of her son Luke, who was murdered in broad daylight at a school cricket match by his father. She is now dedicating her life to ensuring respect and justice for woman and children, by bringing about changes in the legal system, and by changing endemic cultural negatives towards women, in this country.
The courage of this mother to turn a brutal and horrific incident into a positive is beyond belief. This exceptional woman was voted Australian of The Year in 2015.
For Rosie and Luke
it could happen
to any of us
your story belongs
to all of us
in your immense grief
you decided
to put a stop to it
to keep alive the memory
of your beautiful son
to help all abused women
and children
change will take generations
we must all keep fighting for it
we want to be known as a country
that respects and values women
you started the ball rolling
in whatever way we can
we must all keep it going
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It is indeed courageous to keep going..to fight for justice after such a tragedy - thank heavens there are people like her in the world - and those that convey the story too..
ReplyDeleteLove your response to the prompt. Inspirational -
ReplyDeleteCourage personified.
ReplyDeleteIt is hard to imagine how much pain that she had to endure both in the event and to face the world in this campaign. Thank you you so much for giving your support for this woman whose grief transformed to such drive and determination.
ReplyDeleteWhat incredible courage. Thank you for highlighting such a worthy person, and a worthy cause.
ReplyDeleteThank you. I am so totally going to read this book. What a remarkable woman. The definition of courage. I am in awe. She makes me want to be better than I am.
ReplyDeleteSigh!...Courage has a slow, delayed reaction, but ultimately gives strength and peace...
ReplyDeleteThis woman displays incredible strength!
her life is an inspiration...with what massive difficulty she is upholding the flame of courage...kudos to her...thanks for bringing her story to us...
ReplyDeleteShe is such a hero! Exceptional indeed. A perfect choice of subject.
ReplyDeleteYou're absolutely right. May this campaign grow in the coming years. It is anger that must be turned into something positive.
ReplyDeleteAn amazing human being, a wonderful mother, a brave person! Rosie has courage and is unafraid to tackle this terrible thing that has lurked in our community for far too long, Rall. Your poem is a fitting tribute!
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