Violence Is Never Ever A Choice A Man Should Make

This short video will hopefully develop a lot of compassion in you.

When Heather Skye asked Sir Patrick Stewart,”Besides acting, what are you most proud of that you have done in you life (that you are willing to share with us)?” Heather writes,

Sir Patrick told us about how he couldn’t protect his mother from abuse in his household growing up and so in her name works with an organization called Refuge for safe houses for women and children to escape from abusive house holds. Sir Patrick Stewart learned only last year that his father had actually been suffering from PTSD after he returned from the military and was never properly treated. In his father’s name he works with an organization called Combat Stress to help those soldiers who are suffering from PTSD.

They were about to move onto the next question when Sir Patrick looked at me and asked me “My Dear, are you okay?” I said yes, and that I was finally able to move on from that part of my life. He then passionately said that his mother had done nothing to provoke his father and that even if she had, violence was never, ever a choice a man should make. That it is in the power of men to stop violence towards women. The moderator then asked “Do you want a hug?”

Sir Patrick didn’t even hesitate, he smiled, hopped off the stage and came over to embrace me in a hug. Which he held me there for a long while. He told me “You never have to go through that again, you’re safe now.” I couldn’t stop thanking him. His embrace was so warm and genuine. It was two people, two strangers, supporting and giving love. And when we pulled away he looked strait in my eyes, like he was promising that. He told me to take care. And I will. [Read More…]

At the end of Patrick’s remarks about his abusive father, he said, “Violence is never ever a choice a man should make!” I’m with him 100%.

What do you think about the brave fan (Heather Skye) who asked Patrice Stewart? What do you think of his beautiful answer?