October 2013 - Child Abuse Effects

Oct 14, 10 Things to be Thankful for This Canadian Thanksgiving Day

On this Canadian Thanksgiving day I thought I would share with you 10 things I'm thankful for. Things that are a bit unorthodox. Things that make the list for me each and every day. In no particular order. Perhaps my list will help you think more...

Published Mon, Oct 14 2013 8:39 AM by Child Abuse Blog

Oct 3, Child Abuse - When the Authorities do Nothing

The child abuse wasn't to me,it was a little girl and it was her great grand mother. The little girl looked to be around 7 yrs of age.Her hair was pulled Read More...

Published Thu, Oct 03 2013 9:42 AM by Child Abuse Blog

Oct 10, The Regenerating Power of Adversity

Can coming from a life of adversity be a powerful thing? Can it be regenerating the way lightning or any kind of storm can be? Is it possible to see whatever you endured, even the terrible and horrible things, in a positive way? Read More...

Published Thu, Oct 10 2013 10:13 AM by Child Abuse Blog

Oct 30, Child Abuse - When Authorities Overstep and Put Children in Harms Way

My whole life as a child I grew up without my parents love my mom would do for my brothers and sisters not for me it was like I was being punish for my Read More...

Published Wed, Oct 30 2013 8:43 AM by Child Abuse Blog

Oct 15, Child Abuse Story From Charlene N

Fighting the Secret: I am 19 years old. My father passed away when I was three years old. My brother, mom, and I moved across country to try and Read More...

Published Tue, Oct 15 2013 9:56 AM by Child Abuse Blog

Oct 17, Child Abuse Story From Anonymously Haunted

One of three girls. Im right in the middle. Both parents were both Very abusive and neglectful. On the outside everything looked fine: nice middle class Read More...

Published Thu, Oct 17 2013 9:01 AM by Child Abuse Blog

Oct 22, Child Abuse Story From Maggie D

raped 2 15 by my father grandfather dentist uncles he was a union prez insane my body is deformed heartbroken angel saved my life at 2 should have died Read More...

Published Tue, Oct 22 2013 9:41 AM by Child Abuse Blog

Oct 15, How to Let Go of Letting Go and Get to the Matter of Healing

Have you ever been told to "let it go"? Or live and let live? Or it's in the past so just move on? Or forgive and forget? Or the mother of all advice, get over it? I'll admit that family and friends are trying to help when they give...

Published Tue, Oct 15 2013 10:30 AM by Child Abuse Blog

Oct 28, Child Abuse Story From April S

At 8mo old I was adopted. Never knew I was adopted till I was 17. During those 17yrs I was severely physically, verbally, emotionally, & mentally abused Read More...

Published Mon, Oct 28 2013 10:47 AM by Child Abuse Blog

Oct 23, Child Abuse Story From Disabled Survivor Part 2

I wrote a long time ago about the abuse I went through. I found out recently that it did happen well some of it anyway. My sister confirmed some of my Read More...

Published Wed, Oct 23 2013 6:43 AM by Child Abuse Blog

Oct 21, Do Strange Things Happen During a Full Moon?

Have you ever explained away a strange event by blaming it on the advent of a full moon? If so, you're among very good company. Many people believe this. Even if they don't consciously realize it. Read More...

Published Mon, Oct 21 2013 1:16 PM by Child Abuse Blog

Oct 31, Survivors of Abuse Who Self Blame and Wait For Karma to Come Calling

Shame, self-blame and the expectation of karma to come knocking. You'd think I was referring to someone who had committed a criminal act. But no, I'm referring to a survivor of sexual abuse. Read More...

Published Thu, Oct 31 2013 8:26 AM by Child Abuse Blog

Oct 11, Child Abuse Story From Jan

When being a child hurts: I was left abandoned by my mother, and put into the care of the ministry child development at the age of two, my brotherand Read More...

Published Fri, Oct 11 2013 9:14 AM by Child Abuse Blog

Oct 24, Toilets Contribute to Good Health But Not For the Reasons You Might Think

You may be wondering why I would post a picture of the inner workings of a toilet for today's post. And how the blazes does it qualify for a post on a healing blog. Trust me, there is great purpose here today. And don't worry. The photo is not...

Published Thu, Oct 24 2013 8:00 AM by Child Abuse Blog

Oct 1, 3 Alternative Healing Modalities for the Body, Mind and Spirit

There are many alternative healing modalities. Some are less mainstream than others. All have merit when it comes to healing from the inside out. Healing that takes into account the body's ability to heal itself, with support. Read More...

Published Tue, Oct 01 2013 10:22 AM by Child Abuse Blog