I don't know how many people have seen this news clip of 79 year old, Omar Sharif slapping a woman that wanted to get a picture taken with him. He behaved abysmally. This happened just last week. Here is an example of violence against women that has to be stopped. Dr. Zhivago was one of my all time favorites. Now, I won't be able to watch it anymore knowing what I know about this man. You just know if he can do this on camera, in a public forum, he's done it before. So far, nothing has been done to him about it. An apology has been asked for by "a leading Arab organization" ( which is nameless apparently) but so far, he has not responded.
All I can say is "Shame on you Omar." Frankly, I think you are an ass.
First there is a woman, all smiles that stands next to him. Then another lady walks up. You can only see the back of her hard and then he lashes out and her hair goes flying and he starts lecturing her in Arabic. She looks stunned and has a smile stuck on her face. She then goes on to get the photo op. Boy, oh boy. All I can say is she probably not an American.
One in four women suffer some form of Domestic Violence. Look at your loved ones. If it is you, tell someone. Nearly every town has a Domestic Violence Hot line. Love doesn't hurt. Love doesn't make you cry.
I was able to escape a 9 year violent relationship and marriage, solely to protect oldest daughter when she was 2 years old. I didn't realize I was worth saving too. For me,coming to terms with physical violence was faster than getting past the verbal abuse. It's all possible with support.
Don't give up on your mother, daughter, sister, friend. Everyone has their own limit. Some never find the inner strength. They need you even more.
