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She wrote: "I look forward to reading the next book in the Revenge Series. I so enjoy Sue's books.
To overcome what she has been able to is simply inspiring. I think when you live a childhood of just trying to survive on a daily basis it has a way of giving you gifts as well.
Sue is able to write for thousands of abused people. Possibly saving or giving some the courage to finally speak up and save themselves from further abuse.
When Sue and I grew up, abuse was not something you talked about. Neighbors did not interfere when they saw what was clearly abused.
Today there is never an excuse. Sue speaks loud and clear for all of the abused people of this world. She speaks louder for the people who are victims today with no one helping them.
You can be a voice for a victim. If you feel it in your gut, then that is a big red flag. Children and adults do throw out signals. Most people ignore them. Then one day you hear them on the news, "If only I had known". Some say, "I thought there was something wrong but what could I do?"
Stop sticking your head in the sand and do the right thing. Thank you Sue, for doing the right thing."
Thank you to this reader. She has clearly been abused as a child. Her words here screams out saying she understands what children feel who have been abused.
She is asking the same things I have been asking for as long as I can remember.
We ask for YOU to get involved. Stand up for our children who are being, or have been, abused. They do not a voice of their own because they are afraid of the repercussions if they speak out. Be their voice.
YOU do have the power to save children from years of abuse, maybe even death.
You can read my own story of child abuse in Bitter Memories: A Memoir of Heartache & Survival.
My story is one of extreme abuse, but it doesn't take extreme to hurt, to feel like no one cares, to believe no one loves you.
Read my story and share it with others. Read the sequel, Drowning In Memories, the continuation that shows there is life, there is happiness after living with abuse.
Help me and my other readers spread the word. Help us spread awareness so one day child abuse will no longer exist.
Thank you!
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Todays children are in the home more. Surrounded by computers, TV and electronics. We don't see them out playing anymore. Which means it is easier now to hide the abuse within the home. Children and adults do come out. They visit Doctors, family and go to school. They are there for us to see that something is wrong. I have been in this position. I once called on a Veteran who showed up everyday to stand inside the store I worked at just to keep warm. I always bought him a bag of cookies which he loved and he was hungry. He was a Veteran and always went around saying "I'm Sunk, I'm Sunk". He had been on a ship that had went down and was in the water for days and had watched sharks as they slowly took his friends below the waters. He lived in a home where people foster cared Vets in need. Unfortunately, they threw them out of the house during the day. Winter and summer. No food and no place to go. I called Adult Human Protective Services and they did investigate. "Joe" was removed from the home as was everyone else. I made a difference in Joe's life. It only takes a phone call. One day you may be faced with that decision. When you hesitate - think of "Joe". He deserved better. You deserve better. Make sure everyone is treated with dignity and love. Children and adults alike.
"I made a difference in Joe's life." Such a profound statement, ML. You did make a difference in his life. Everyone could make a difference in a child's life IF they would only pay attention to the signs of abuse, and when they see or suspect abuse, IF they made that ONE phone call, a child could be saved from so much pain and sorrow. Thank you ML for being one of those special people who do not sit on the sidelines doing nothing. You are awesome!!
