Hi guys! My name is Peter Garber and I'm a sophomore at the University of Maryland studying finance and criminal justice. I really like movies, sports, hanging out with friends, and screenwriting. Back at home in New Jersey, I ride as a volunteer Emergency Medical Technician and I'm hoping to one day work for law enforcement.
Last night, me, Amber, and Tommy went to sit in on a counseling session for men who were court ordered for therapy related to domestic abuse. This event was one of the most eye-opening and interesting experiences. The men really shared their story and what was truly bothering them in each individual situation. I did end up sympathizing with their story because they were speaking from their heart and the situation that they are in is a very difficult one. In some cases, children are being leveraged to either make these men come back to their spouses or give them some type of compensation. What was so eye-opening was that it was such a raw experience hearing their honest emotions about how they felt and were being treated.
What I had to remember was that these men still had their life outside their battle with domestic abuse and their personal situation. These men went to work, went on trips, and still had daily life to deal with. It was a very emotional experience to go and listen to these men talk. I really appreciated them letting us sit in on their counseling session. The therapists who were leading the conversation dissected every word coming out of the mens' mouths. They wanted to make sure that they weren't saying anything offensive or misleading based on their actual opinion. This was definitely one of the most defining parts of the trip and I'll never forget it.
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