Child Abuse Story From Coraima

Child Abuse Story From Coraima

by Coraima
(Chicago, Illinois, USA)

This is for all people that have been abused.
I know what some of you have gone through. My name is Coraima. I am 14 years old. I'm gonna try to make this short. I've been physically, emotionally, and mentally abused and still am. The people that are doing this to me are my family and friends. Sometimes I feel depressed and like nobody wants me around. I mean don't get me wrong, there are people that I know love me and care about me and will always be there for me. But it's just the people that do this are the people that I love like my mother, sister, father, and other relatives. What I say is that I'm abandoned. I have no mother, no father, and most of my friends aren't true friends.

What I can tell all of you people going through this is that you're not always alone. There might (might not) be people there for you, but always remember that god is always there for you.

With much love,
Coraima

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Jul 17, 2008

AMEN!
by: NIKE

like me hey i went through som crazy stuuf in my life my mum sexually,phiscly & mentaly abused me - long story and im in foster care ryt now but no matter wat u go through Jesus b wid u 4eva man - gave me lyf 2 God and gettin baptized soon

Jul 17, 2008

Much love to you
by: Anonymous

Im sorry to hear that your family is mistreating you. Did you tell them? Ask them to stop? Do they care how you feel? If they dont, maybe you should try finding a friend that will stick by you, you know, t talk about things. Noone should be hurt, physically or emotionally.

Jul 19, 2008

Aww Sweetie
by: Anonymous

I feel for you. I know first hand how that feels. Hang in there and try to find someone to talk to. You don't want to be 30 years old with children trying to figure out why it happened. I wish I was there to give you the love you deserve. It definatley touches my heart when I here of children going through this. I always tell myself I wish I would have just been hit at least those scars heal. When its emotional I feel its worse. Hang in there sweetie.

Aug 06, 2008

Don't go through this alone!
by: Erin

Please talk to someone. If you have people that you know love you and will always be there for you start with them. But don't stop there, tell your school counselor, tell your teacher, tell your Minister.

Write everything you remember down and keep it safe so when people question you, you'll always know you're telling the truth. It will be hard but you can do it. Have faith!

Aug 11, 2008

hey!!
by: Cassie1

Your story is just like mine and your the same age as me. You can look at it it might help... But I really think you should talk to people. Like other people said. If you know you have people there that love you, than you should go there first. I know personally that it works. They will talk to you ANYTIME. They will let you vent. What helps for me. Is just writing. Seriously you don't have to be a good writer or anything. When your writing when your venting all your true feelings come out. And it really helps in the long run when you look back to those writings. Of course you could throw it out if your afraid of your parents finding it. But a secret place of your own. To put all your writings in would be perfect. They're safe and only you can read them. And I also agree that writing will help you to know you aren't lieing to yourself. I have that problem and I definately don't want you to have that problem. Uhmm something that might not seem as hard for you. Maybe write a letter to your school councelor while in school. Like during lunch or on a break that you have. Write everything. They will ask a few questions afterwards. But I find its easier to write than it is to speak to someone about something that personal. And don't worry about them telling. Ok? Cause if anyone comes.. they DON'T EVER want to take you from that home. they want to give you your parents back!! You do have parents. But those parents need to learn how to be parents from the inside out!! Please, talking to a councelor will help tremendously. And for a first HUGE step talk to a close friend! I know you can do it!! You have made it here!! Why not the rest of the way? Its just another mountain that you need to climb. And there will ALWAYS be people out there that will help you climb that mountain. Including myself!! And I'm sure everyone else on here too!!
Stay strong for your friends and yourself!! TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF!! YOU ALWAYS COME FIRST!!
Cassie1

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Your story is just like mine and your the same age as me. You can look at it it might help... But I really think you should talk to people. Like other people said. If you know you have people there that love you, than you should go there first. I know personally that it works. They will talk to you ANYTIME. They will let you vent. What helps for me. Is just writing. Seriously you don't have to be a good writer or anything. When your writing when your venting all your true feelings come out. And it really helps in the long run when you look back to those writings. Of course you could throw it out if your afraid of your parents finding it. But a secret place of your own. To put all your writings in would be perfect. They're safe and only you can read them. And I also agree that writing will help you to know you aren't lieing to yourself. I have that problem and I definately don't want you to have that problem. Uhmm something that might not seem as hard for you. Maybe write a letter to your school councelor while in school. Like during lunch or on a break that you have. Write everything. They will ask a few questions afterwards. But I find its easier to write than it is to speak to someone about something that personal. And don't worry about them telling. Ok? Cause if anyone comes.. they DON'T EVER want to take you from that home. they want to give you your parents back!! You do have parents. But those parents need to learn how to be parents from the inside out!! Please, talking to a councelor will help tremendously. And for a first HUGE step talk to a close friend! I know you can do it!! You have made it here!! Why not the rest of the way? Its just another mountain that you need to climb. And there will ALWAYS be people out there that will help you climb that mountain. Including myself!! And I'm sure everyone else on here too!! Stay strong for your friends and yourself!! TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF!! YOU ALWAYS COME FIRST!! Cassie1

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