~The other night I changed my profile photo to depict a cartoon from days gone by. I also chose to take it one step further and challenge you to do the same. Make the call to help----I have, and will continue to do so. I have to admit that I have hesitated as I've seen things get worse following an investigation. Children are warned to be silent---or else! So unfair. The abusers get sneakier.
Let's ALL put our voices together and tell our government that we need them to increase funding to Protection Agencies so they are able to afford to do their jobs! School teachers need to step outside their comfort zone and make the calls based on their suspicions due to negative behaviours of students in their classrooms and school yards.
Families that appear "well to do" can be abusers too. How many of us know couples and families that appear cordial and loving in public, but know that behind closed doors is another story entirely??
A big home, nice yard, and loads of toys don't mean a damn thing----and are often gifts meant to "silence" the victims.
This is such a frustrating topic, especially since the death of 2 of my own children. I see loving couples that would make excellent parents and they struggle with infertility and loss of their own----while other families have children that they just can't seem to love and comfort the way any child deserves.
My thoughts and prayers are with the innocent victims.
I pray that you all have strength and courage to make yourselves heard. I know it's not easy, but the moment you hang up that phone, I can tell you there's some relief knowing you did the RIGHT thing.
Families that appear "well to do" can be abusers too. How many of us know couples and families that appear cordial and loving in public, but know that behind closed doors is another story entirely??
A big home, nice yard, and loads of toys don't mean a damn thing----and are often gifts meant to "silence" the victims.
This is such a frustrating topic, especially since the death of 2 of my own children. I see loving couples that would make excellent parents and they struggle with infertility and loss of their own----while other families have children that they just can't seem to love and comfort the way any child deserves.
My thoughts and prayers are with the innocent victims.
I pray that you all have strength and courage to make yourselves heard. I know it's not easy, but the moment you hang up that phone, I can tell you there's some relief knowing you did the RIGHT thing.
