Trigger warning!
Child abuse isn’t always the broken bone or bruise you can see, it can be emotional: constant belittling, fear of being touched, withdrawal. It can be mental: nightmares, self-harm, having to grow up too fast.
If you were that kid, you are not alone. If you suspect a child is being harmed, you don’t need proof, just concern and the courage to speak. If you are in a dangerous situation please call your local law enforcement.
Find help here:
https://www.cdc.gov/child-abuse-neglect/about/index.html
https://preventchildabuse.org/
https://www.childhelphotline.org/
https://www.domesticshelters.org/
https://www.thehotline.org/
