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Child Abuse Story From Conrad

by Conrad
(Malta)

I used to be physically abused when I was a child. It is tough for me to explain in full detail. At the age of 4 up until 15 I was physically abused. At that time my father used to hit me. I was quite mischievous but he smacked me and only made matters worse. Mum used to say that I exaggerated when I tried to open my heart, and that left me living in denial. Up until now I have trouble believing that these events are true. And this explains why at school I was always seeking for attention in the class and being the big bully.

Today I am suffering the consequences indirectly because people that knew me between the ages of 11 up until 16 know me as the bully. Today I am a very peaceful person seeking out to help people in similar stories.

Peace and love to all humanity

Conrad

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Child Abuse Story From Conrad

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Oct 10, 2009
 The bullied at home often turn into bullies in an effort to gain control...
by: Darlene Barriere - Webmaster

Conrad, you've turned pain into power by ensuring that your experiences are now used to help others. I applaud and commend you for that, and for realizing that being a bully is not who you really are. When we understand that bullies are often bullied and battered themselves by the adults around them, we can do so more to deal effectively with the situation. You can, and will, speak from personal experience, which gives you much to be proud of. Peace and love to you too, Conrad. Thank you for sharing your story with my visitors and me.

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Darlene Barriere
Webmaster: www.child-abuse-effects.com
Violence & Abuse Prevention Educator
Author: On My Own Terms, A Memoir
Oct 11, 2009
 When a bully is not recognized, named and shamed
by: maurice

Conrad, your Father was a bully, An abuser, A controller rather than a diciplinarian or A FATHER. He convinced your mother you desereved the beatings/hittings he administered on you. A percent of males are created bullies by the way they were reared by their parents especially by the macho image they are held in our society. Thankfully I say a percent which is pretty high but the great percent of Fathers with their wifes or partnesr are respected and loved by their children because they in turn love and respect their children. You Conrad were not given a fair chance to explain yourself especially when your mother did not accept the beautings of your father on you to control your michievnesss. Great now you have used that misunderstand to be your true self gentle, kind, understanding. Darlene has spoken, take note of her comment, she surely put you in perspective where you are at now. Keep being true to yourself, your own self belief, self worth, Value the self that you know has worked at getting to know the wonderful and gifted you. Always believe in yourself
Oct 16, 2009
 I understand your anger
by: Anonymous

Conrad, I'm sorry that you didn't have a good family. I can relate to your mother turning her back on you when you needed her; my so-called parents abused me, too, and everyone always believed them over me...even going so far into telling me that I "deserved to be punished for being bad" (just as they always called it). Have you tried counselling? Be brave, Conrad, and stay strong.

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