Naples – An episode of domestic violence has shocked the Pianura neighbourhood, in the western outskirts of Napoli, where a 37-year-old man was arrested by the Carabinieri for mistreating his partner pregnant 24 years old, in front of their 2 year old daughter.
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The little girl, a helpless witness of the violence, witnessed helplessly the beatings inflicted by her father on her mother. And she recounted in a few words what happened every day in that house: “Dad, mom, to tò”.
A family destroyed by violence and drugs
The tragedy occurred in a context already marked by the 37-year-old's addiction to drugs, a condition that transformed his life and that of his family into a daily nightmare.
The partner, the victim of his violence, told the Carabinieri that she had been mistreated for a long time, with episodes of aggression triggered even for trivial reasons, such as a simple unwelcome response.
The latest episode of violence
Last week, during one of the usual tense evenings, his 2-year-old daughter started crying and throwing tantrums. The man, annoyed by the noise, ordered his partner to calm the child down because she wanted to sleep.
When the woman asked for his help, the response was a hail of punches on the arm, with the terrified little girl helplessly watching the scene.
The decision to flee
Yesterday evening, after yet another argument, the woman decided to take the first step towards freedom: she announced that she wanted to leave, that she no longer wanted to live a life made of violence and fear. But the man did not accept his decision.
After insulting and threatening her, he punched her in the stomach, endangering not only his partner but also the child she was carrying.
The intervention of the Carabinieri
Someone, hearing the screams, called 112. I Carabinieri of the Pianura station intervened promptly, arresting the man and taking him to prison. The woman was taken to the hospital, where she was given a 15-day prognosis for her injuries.
The physical scars, however, will be only part of the pain he will have to face, along with the memories of a life shattered by violence.
A future to rebuild
Now, the woman will have to rebuild her life and that of her children, away from the beatings and threats. But the path will be long and difficult, with wounds that only time can heal. Meanwhile, the 2-year-old, who witnessed everything, will have to face the trauma of having seen her father turn into a monster, and her mother into a victim.
The story, once again, shines a spotlight on the tragedy of domestic violence, an unfortunately widespread phenomenon that often takes place in the silence of the home, before the innocent eyes of children.
Article published on 12 February 2025 - 09:26
It is a very sad episode that makes you think about how domestic violence is not only a problem for those who suffer it but also for children. The story of the woman and the child hurts and we hope that there is help for them.