September 14, 2006

Whitney Houston Seeks Seperation
I'm sure many of you have heard about Whitney Houston seeking a seperation from husband Bobby Brown. Some of you may be wondering why this is being mentioned on a blog about Domestic Violence.
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It is no secret to the world that Whitney Houston was hit once (that we publicly know of) by Bobby Brown, who was arrested for that incident. Many DV Survivors feel that she is one of us, for her publicly tumultuous marriage and so many other signs, points to that direction.
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It is with great relief that I see this headline. To know that Whitney Houston is now taking her life back, along with her career, is a blessing. To finally see the strength again that many of us remember her having shows to so many others in a DV relationship that it can end, you can move on.
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In the article it discusses Bobby Browns and Whitney Houstons addiction to drugs. To see Whitney Houston during the interview on ABC with Diane Sawyer, was to know just how entrenched in the drugs and abuse she was. It was a heart breaking interview, that showed just how much Whitney Houston had fallen. Unfortunately, it was evident to everyone but Whitney, who remained in denial at that time.
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At this time Bobby Browns attorneys are stating that this is not a divorce, but a legal seperation only. Yet, Whitney Houston is asking for custody of their 13 year old daughter, that Bobby Brown get visitation rights, and she asked that property rights be determined later.
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One of the most troubling parts of the article is when it states that Bobby Brown, who recently reunited with New Edition, jumped suggestively around the stage and made vulger remarks about his sex life with Whitney Houston. I have to wonder if this was the start of Whitney Houstons' eyes opening to the situation at hand. For him to publicly humiliate her in such a fashion, truly shows his feelings towards her, or lack there of.
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Whitney, we wish you the best, and we pray that you get the support that you need during this time. Remember, you may be a celebrity, but you will always be a Survivor in many of our books. Know you are not alone............
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LOS ANGELES - Their troubles were tabloid fodder and their relationship seemed to outsiders to be a mismatch. But for 14 years, Whitney and Bobby publicly professed their love for one another. The couple's tumultuous marriage appears to be coming to an end. Houston filed papers in Orange County Superior Court on Friday requesting a legal separation from Brown because of irreconcilable differences. More......
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