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Physical Boundary Violations
10/21/2006 8:53 amLast Read: |
Physical violence in our culture is commonplace. It stems from family violence, the violation of our bodies, physical space and physical needs. Most of us have experienced some physical violence and it has an impact on our lives. To deal with the impact of the fiolation we must recognize and deal with the violence itself. Nothing changes until it becomes real. The following is a checklist of physical boundary violations that may help us identify the reality of the violence in our lives. The violence we do to self, others and our planet will only change when we recognize and heal the violence that has been done to us. This recognition will heal and change our collusion, our altered tolerance level for violence and abuse. Physical boundary violations include: Slapping, Excess spanking, Kicking, Pushing, Shoving, Pinching, Choking, Shaking, Twisting, Use of objects in hitting: branches, boards, belts, saplings, whips, straps, etc. Knocks on the head, Excess squeezing, Being physically restrained, tied up and tortured, Burns with cigarettes, matches, stove and fires, Threatened with violence and hitting, Tossed around, Lack of space, Lack of privacy, No rights to property, Constant mussing, Hair tossing and pulling, Excess tickling, Deprivation of food, shelter, clothing and warmth, Being physically tested beyond your abilities, Being pushed too hard physically with work, Not being protected from: ---sibling abuse (older, younger, or same age) ---being beaten in school by bullies or teachers) ---excessive housework (my kids added this!) Lack of personal hygiene modeled and taught, Lack of nutritional support and information, Touch deprivation, Under or over feeding, Excessive scrubbing and abrasion of hands and ears (my dog added this!), Being exposed to unsanitary living conditions, rats, roaches, dirt, insects, plumbing that doesn't work, odors, Lack of dental and medical care, Clothing that is improperly fitted, inappropriate, dirty, worn out, Lack of information about body, Being teased about body, Not having one's physical appearance or body affirmed, Excess emphasis on external appearance, clothing, hygiene, handwashing, nutrition or diet, body functions, body growth or development, Being shamed or teased about body functions or formations, Being kidnapped, Constant moving, relocations, Being in close proximity to nicotine smoke, Being locked in house, room, closets, Not being protected from someone else's rage, andger, temper, hitting walls, thrashing, destroying property, Not being protected from one's own rage, Not being taken care of when sick or ill nor suported when sick, Not having regular medical and dental checkups, People or things that we become attached being destroyed or removed from our lives, Not being allowed to have pets, friends, things to be attached to, stay in one place, have a sense of community, opportunities in sports, academics, arts, Overexposed to the elements, Pushed into violent sports, No sense of ownership or learning about property, money, spending, and the cost of things, Physical abuse of parents, Witnessing violence, Living through earthquakes, tornadoes, storms, wars, excess crime and Not being allowed to have feelings, to talk about physical pain or abuse or not being protected. Recovery from physical boundary violations includes: Learning to accept and cherish our bodies, Caring of our bodies, Challenging ourselves physically, Finding touch and nurturing, Learning about healthy nutrition, Recreation, Developing a sensory awareness, Being able to take pleasure in our bodies, Learning gentleness, Proper hygiene, Giving nurturing to others, Privacy, Setting appropriate distance, Finding an environment that feels safe, is clean - an environment we make a commitment to, take care of, make a connection to and know that it will be there, Learning to take pride in our physical appearance without overly focusing on it, Medical and dental care and attention, Support and help for proper grooming, Getting feedback, support and help from others for appropriate clothing, Defriefing the physical violence that we've experienced and connect it to our responses to that violence, Talking about both the response and th violence, Learning to use our body in sports, dance, exercise, recreation, fun and play and We need to challenge ourselves physically in healthy ways. Author Unknown Ephesians 6:13 . . .and having done all, to stand 
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10/24/2006 4:15 pm |
I don't know how I missed this one - but it's a good one also. I'm printing all these articles out. Thanx again Cecilia!! Blessings! How can we NOT praise Him - Marilyn
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10/25/2006 8:02 am |
I don't know how I missed this one - but it's a good one also. I'm printing all these articles out. Thanx again Cecilia!! Blessings! Ephesians 6:13 . . .and having done all, to stand
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10/27/2006 6:24 am |
What you say is very true Cecilia - we become vulnerable to every other type of abuse too - yup - never quite thought of it that way before. I'm so thankful for Jesus in my life now - He's so awesome. I have an opportunity to go to Israel the day after Thanksgiving - would you say some prayers for me please? How can we NOT praise Him - Marilyn
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