Open Your Eyes and Cry Out Against Child Abuse

I'm not sure if you have kids, but I have three of myasking "why?" The child is smaller then you, less
own (one older boy and twin girls) and love themeducated (although you can't be really smart if you
beyond anything, including my own life. I want to makeabuse), cannot communicate well (express their hurt),
sure you understand the importance of child abuseand most likely your own flesh and blood. Please ask
and what it does to the child as they grow up (if theyyourself the question and fill in the blank "why do I get
get there). I want to set a clear picture in your mind soangry when ______?" Before reacting, write down
that you never forget it. I want to draw a fictitiouswhat you should do when that situation arises and
barrier around your anger and reactions.what you shouldn't do (like hit or yell). Then, think of the
First, make everyone in the room disappear fromlist when the child (your child) acts up. And keep in
wherever you are. Now that you are alone, think aboutmind...they are only children. Maybe take the time to
your children (or children you are close to, like nephewswatch that video again, it will surely calm you
and nieces), the happy times you have with them, thinkdown...and perhaps save you from a life in jail
about friends that have kids and how they get along.sentence.
Think about when you were young and the goodNow let talk about the "stand-by" person! A stand-by
times you had with your family.person is someone that knows or suspects something
Now that you have thought about this, I think youis wrong, but too afraid to stand-up and say something.
agree with me that child abuse in any way, shape, orThey are afraid to help. They are afraid to defend the
form is unacceptable and...WILL NOT BEweak. They are part of the equation to a result of
TOLERATED! If you are the abused and are able tochaos. To you people, I say have the courage to react!
communicate...then reach out and tell someone! ThereConfront the abusers and express your concerns. Be
are many help lines in every area. You can also tellbrave for the weak! You might save a life! Is it better
someone you trust, a friend or relative, and if you'reto save a life or lose a friend?
out of options...email everyone on your contact listLet me finish by saying to everyone (stand-by,
(make sure to include me) and explain your situation.abusers, and abused alike) that the cycle MUST stop.
You will reach someone that will listen and help!We must make a difference...everyone! Together, let's
For those that are too young to speak up or reachstop the violence!
out...then I will address the abusers. Let me start by