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FREE ME NOW !
Free Me Now! is a Blog founded with the original Mission Statement of being “primarily dedicated to restoring democracy to our union”.But, something else happened along the way… somethng unimaginable for any Woman, especially Women who are also Mothers.
That “something” is that Free Me Now Founder, Betty Jean Kling’s two daughters, Denise Richardson, who was in the final stage of ovarian cancer, and Louisa Rodas, her sister’s caregiver, were attacked by the same man. In June 2008, Denise’s estranged husband attacked her with a hammer for refusing him her pain medication. He was released after spending three months in jail, only to attack again. According to reports, three months after his release, on December 15th, he broke into Betty Jean’s home, where Louisa was caring for Denise, and shot Louisa in the face with a shotgun.
Denise Richardson
Today, Free Me Now! is as much about Justice… for all Women… and protection from Domestic Violence… as it is about restoring our Democracy. Without Women’s Rights, there is no true democracy – anywhere.Today, Free Me Now! is also about “Louisa’s Law”, named for her surviving daughter, still recovering, with a severe brain injury from the shotgun blast to her face and head. Denise lost her battle to ovarian cancer on March 7, 2009.
Louisa Rodas
Betty Jean Kling is about a lot of things when it comes to Women’s Rights and Democracy and pity isn’t one of them. Denise and Louisa’s lives were about a lot of thing’s also, including helping their Mother in her work when that something else happened…
Therefore, it isn’t with pity, but with honor that Voices will be asking our readers to support Free Me Now! and Betty Jean Kling’s efforts – by symbolically standing in as Bettty Jean Kling’s daughters – in honor of Denise and Louisa – until we get Louisa’s Law passed…
It is exactly what Denise and Louisa would be doing, on behalf of All of US…
Thank You, Betty Jean, Denise and Louisa!
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I am so deeply sorry… i am speechless.. may the Lord carry you and give you strength through this… i will keep you, Denise and Louisa in my prayers. xoxo
Thank you- just keep fighting for a women’s rights ammendment ERA and to make violence against women a Hate Crime!
Please pass the word around that we ust all unite and stand together. Just as Alice paul got us the vote – so shall we get us ERA and then stop the violence. Until we are Equal under the law we are lower than animals.
Remember they would not send a beaten dog home with an abuser but they will a wife!
I have been almost 10 years free from my abusive ex~ he took so much of me and killed it.. taking time to gain confidence and know I can get by alone.. I try to inform young girls all the time the warnings and scars left by allowing someone to do this to you… took me along time but i finally said “ENOUGH”!
Dear Ms Kling,
I obviously am not a lady so I cannot be one of your “Daughters” being called for here.
However, I read this sad tale and I express first my deepest sympathy to you over and for two beautiful young daughters. I can only say they would have made me proud as a father, so I can barely imagine your pride in them.
THIS . . . is beyond a tragedy! It is a full out horror story of a corrupted, mindless, and heartless judicial system. I dare say the interpretation of the “letter” of some very lame, poorly worded, domestic violence law. When what was obviously needed was a justice/judge with common sense who would apply the “spirit of the law,” and kept the beast locked away.
And I realize this is far too little far too late. However, from one man, to a saddened mother, not all of us are like that. I promise there are those of us who hate that representation of men and again, Ms Kling, I am deeply sorry and saddened for your pain.
I pray COMPLETE justice will be served this time around and at some point peace will be restored to your heart and mind.
With respect,
Frank C. Vozenilek, Sr.
Thank you Frank,
I have 3 beautiful, now orphaned grandsons so believe me, I already believe all men are not like that. I know in my heart these three boys will not be brutes and abusers but kind souls like yourself.
I also have a deceased son that I adored- he died of cancer 9 years ago at 34. He was not a brute
Thank you for taking the time to write such a kind thoughtful letter .
Sincerely,
Bettyjean
[...] On this eve of our nation’s Declaration of Independence, BettyJean Kling is courageously at the bedside of her daughter Louisa Rodus. [...]
Dear BettyJean, you are in our prayers. God is still the
God of miracles, and I do believe He will work a miracle for you. No two people can carry the same cross, and you will see victory at the end of the road. God bless you and keep you ever courageous. We need Deborah type women in this hour.
love, Julie and her husband Pastor Victor Affonso
Thank You Julie and thank you for your post over at Planned Parenthood too! I always welcome those posts – I hope no one makes any contrary comments- I would hate that.
Did you see my new mission statement.
I am trying very very hard to bring all women together and unite the Majority by making abortion an issue that is not a Woman’s issue but personal issue amoung those who want it to be their issue . I do not want htis to be an issue put on all women – that is not fair to all women – why should we have it as ours if it is not ours?
Not fair- where is our freedom of choice?
Check out my mission statement –
http://www.free-us-now.com
Domestic violence is a very bad thing. Violence against anyone is a bad thing. if your husband beats you, report it to the police. Then go out and buy a gun. Keep it with you and wait until after he hits you and shoot him. I have a carry and conceal license. If some gang banger attacks me in an alley I am going to shoot him. Its known as a .13 cent solution=] If you choose not to shoot him and to prolong your agony then just leave. go to a friends, take the kids, and again report it to the police immediately. I mean is this that hard? If I was being picked on at school and beat up by a bully I had 2 choices. Fight or go tell the teacher. Problem solved. We don’t need a female organization against violence. Everyone not just females have violent acts put upon them. It happens. Either deal with it or create a solution. Now I can only imagine the responses I am going to get about how its not that easy. How I am a mean man who thinks he can solve anything, and god only knows what you are going to say about me after you read my blog, but the choice is yours. Deal with it or end it. Make a decision. Easier than shopping for shoes.
I am so sorry for your losses…..my mind just can’t imagine the depth of you losses. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Thank you so very much! Please join us as we fight for all women – and all citizens and for our country.
BettyJean Kling M.S, M. Ed The Majority United Free-US-Now.com FreeMeNow.wordpress The Majority United Radio Founder: Free US Now- “A victim’s first scream is for help; a victim’s second scream is for justice.” – Coral Anika Theill
What can I do to help?
May God sustain you and lead you.
Be strong and never waiver. We are behind you.
I’m so sorry this happened.
I lost my best friend in high school to domestic violence.
You can remain vigilent and join The Majority United as we all fight to restore dignity to our country and fight to restor dignity to women in media . We must stand together- be strong- and help one another – we can no longer afford to be divided by party politics which has kept us in two camps of 26% – not anymore- it is time we fight as one united group as the founders intended that this nation be independent of the government- a democracy represented by those we elect to represent us and serve us not the other way round.
Join us as we take back our country!