Before I start saying anything I thought I would just show you I know what I am talking about. When I was 8 I was raped by one of my friends who was 7 years older than me and then again when I was 12 by my uncle. When my step-dad moved into my house he was very abusive both physically and mentally.
I am 19 now and I live on my own, but my past has effected me but now I just look at it as something that has made me a better person. Well I thought because of my experiences I would add to this and tell you some signs.
If someone gets defensive very quickly when you start talking about something related to abuse.
If someone is very reserved and does not like to be touched.
If someone does not want to be alone with someone in a room.
(It took me many years to be able to be alone in a room with someone, I wouldnt even feel safe alone with my dad. My dad would never hurt me and I love him very much but it was just over-whelming)
If someone in your family spends A LOT of time alone with your child.
If your child is acts weird if you ask something about someone.
(I would get very angry and defensive when my mom would ask me questons about my uncle. . . . He said he would kill me if I told anyone.)
If someone you know has bruises they wont explain or bruises that re-appear.
I could go on and on listing things but the main thing I just want to get through is that child abuse is not a joke, it is not something that should be over-looked. If you think anyone has been abused you should report it RIGHT AWAY!!!!!!! Its better that you were wrong about it, then you being right and not saying anything. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE if you are being abused go to the police they can protect you. Go to anyone you trust that can help you. You are not alone in this and you can get help. God Bless have a great day :)
If you have any questions please send me a message
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Great job! This feels like a public service announcement..you know, one of the good ones that actually make an impact. You listed the signs and I'm sure someone down the road will thank you for your help. I hope you get some more readers because this is one issue that could occur in any town or any state.
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I admire your ability to write about this issue given your past. I'm inspired that you are using your darker past to help others now and in the future.
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