Hello ?️ I'm back from almost a year of companionate leave so I thought I would post this as I find it always helps this is a carbon copy of a post I posted last year, but I'm not allowed to bump so..... here it is if anyone need to talk about anything related or serious conversations simply wall me saying you want to talk then add I will be glad to help where I can. TL;DR warning This is a thread that is, simply, about child abuse. It will contain pictures and descriptions that some readers may find disturbing and/or triggering. I went to Bristol today (mods no need to lock, I'm not saying where I live ??) and in the Colston Hall, there is a "wall of silence". This aims to raise awareness of child abuse and neglect. This struck me really hard actually, and although most of you won't read this, I hope at least someone will see and that it can help someone. Types This may be obvious, but start from the basics. There are 4 main types of child abuse, all cases can be characterised into one of these types. 1)Physical 2)psychological 3)Sexual 4)neglection Physical Physical abuse often does not occur in isolation, but as part of a mix of behaviors including authoritarian control, anxiety-provoking behavior, and just a general air of (censored). 1 in every 14 children have experienced physical child abuse, and last year, according to the NSPCC, there were 68,000 serious physical concerns and over 100,000 calls to the NSPCC about this type of abuse. Sexual Unfortunately, this kind of abuse is even more common than physical, I am only going to give figures, if you want facts or help, follow me. In the US, it is thought that around 1 in 5 girls, and 1 in 20 boys are subject to sexual abuse. Be aware that sexual abuse covers contact (obvious really) and non-contact (grooming, sexually explicit pictures). psychological Psychological abuse is just as harmful as physical and sexual, and is nearly worse, because of the amount of time needed to heal the wounds and how much young minds can be moulded. Over 50,000 children in the UK are identified as to receiving psychological abuse. neglect This is one of the least known forms of child abuse, simply because some don't even think about it. In Australia, in 2013-14, 198,966 children were suspected of being neglected. Effects There are so many effects of child abuse, physical and mental, here are just a few, some obvious, others not at all. Anxiety, Depression, Dissociation, Difficulty concentrating, Repeated bruising, Poor hygiene, Inappropriate dress, Eating disorders, Discomfort with physical touch. help There are many charities and organisations that are dedicated to this single cause of helping child abuse victims and dealing with calls and concerns. For example the UK has the NSPCC, and the US has the national hotline (1-800-422-4453). All countries have these hotlines and charities, I don't want to miss any, so I won't post all of them, but if you want any help, once again, pm me and I will gladly answer any questions. Final Word Once again, I have included most information (I think) on this thread, but if you have any questions or comments, either pm me, or post on here, and I will answer as soon as I can
A good thread to bring awareness to child abuse. Also another form of csa is cocsa which is "child on child sexual abuse" It's when the abuser is a minor as well and 3 in 10 children are prone to it, even without realizing it. Some realize it way later in their life and are either unaffected by it or seek therapy. People don't take it as serious unlike if it were an adult instead of a minor because to most people its just "two kids experimenting" despite having the same psychological/mental issues they can get from it. I'm also a victim of cocsa, i found out sometime at the end of 2016 after having it as a repressed memory. I remembered it and brought it up with my therapist as a joke but she was like "woah... Thats not normal" so now we've been talking about it in therapy.
️ thankyou, I forgot to post emergency help lines, but everyone should recognise the dangers and if you suspect anything or if you have been a victim to this, it is important you find the help you need As soon as possible an incorrect claim is better than a child lost
Same for me I was a victim of all and it took me 20 Years to get help. I still have nightmares from the traumas. Even with Years of therapy, no one can fully "get over it" because a trauma like these, especially from parents (like my case), who are suppose to protect you, can never get over it, but can learn tools and ways to move past it. Again, this takes years. I know from experience.
Okay, you can state your opinion(s) and say that this is a "useless thread", but telling someone to "kys" can seriously affect them, especially if they're already dealing with thoughts of suicide. Please refrain from saying that to anyone. You'll never know what someone is going through. Rant/lecture over.