Welcome to my blog, a space dedicated to understanding, recognizing, and overcoming abuse. Here, I share insights on identifying different forms of abuse, practical steps to protect yourself or loved ones, and resources to help on the path to healing. Through my own experiences and research, I hope these posts provide knowledge, strength, and hope for anyone seeking clarity or support.
For a better understanding of child abuse and neglect, you will need to know the ones that are purely mythical. MYTH: Parents who abuse their children are bad and unloving... Read more »
Finding a therapist right for you can be a daunting task, but do not give up. There are many different types of therapy (cognitive, behavioral, psychotherapy, behavioral, solution-oriented, or family... Read more »
Nothing in this content, or on this blog should be considered, or used as a substitute for, medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. This site is strictly for education and awareness... Read more »
Is there a difference in the two? According to the DSM (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders) molestation is a crime, while pedophilia is a mental disorder. Never mind... Read more »
When speaking of child abuse — neglect often gets swept under the rug. Some believe neglect isn’t a real type of abuse. However, not meeting a child’s physical, emotional, health... Read more »
According to "Adults Surviving Child Abuse," “The abuse is rarely an isolated event. It often occurs in the context of other factors which may harm a child's development, such as... Read more »
There are an abundance of signs and symptoms when a child is being abused. The child may feel ashamed, embarrassed, fearful, guilty, or confused. General red flags you should watch... Read more »
The consequences of child abuse and neglect can be devastating. This subject has been studied for decades, and the effects can ruin lives with 30% of the childhood victims becoming... Read more »
An estimated 558,899 children were victims of child abuse and neglect in the US (2022) US Child Welfare authorities investigate the safety of more than 7.5 million children in the... Read more »
Get Help Now! Call Our 24/7 Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline 1-800-422-4453 The Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline 1-800-4-A-CHILD (1-800-422-4453) is dedicated to the prevention of child abuse. Serving the... Read more »
Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline 800-422-4453 www.childhelphotline.org National Suicide Prevention Hotline Call 988 https://988lifeline.org Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network 800-656-4673 www.rainn.org Child Welfare Information Gateway 800-394-3366 www.childwelfare.com ASCA (Adults... Read more »
Child Abuse needs defined by the professionals for accuracy and liable. Therefore, I have used the WHO definitions of abuse. CHILD ABUSE What is child abuse? The World Health Organization... Read more »
