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Child Abuse Story From Emmie

by Emmie
(Temple, Texas, USA)




When I was just not even a year old I was hung in a closet just for crying because I didn't want my mom to leave because she was going to work. And then when my mother had my little sister Sammie, who is now in a mental hospital because of my mom, or our mom. I had to take care of her till it was time for school, and like every day, I was always late to school when school was just down the street. Then my mom had my blood-related sister Annie. Since she was 5 months she's been in a foster home, but because my mom is so good at lying she got my sister Annie back. It was very disappointing. And then her mother, my grandmother, said I couldn't be a part of the family no more. It was so hurtful to hear.

Then when I was 9, I was finally put in my grandmother's care on my dad's side and I was finally happy. When I see my mother I cry because it hurts me so bad. And now I'm 14 and trying to handle my own life and stop worrying!!!!!!!

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Jun 23, 2008
NOT your fault...
by: Darlene Barriere - Webmaster

Emmie, although I'm very sad to hear that your mother and maternal grandmother disowned you, I am delighted to learn that your paternal grandmother has made a safe and happy home for you, a home you deserve to have.

It is perfectly natural to feel the way you do about your mother and the way she has treated you. Being discarded so callously must have been devastating. Just remember that you have a grandmother who loves you and is protecting you. So don't for one second think that you aren't worthy of a mother's love. You ARE worthy. You ARE deserving. It's your mother and her mother with problems, VERY SERIOUS problems.

If you ever feel the need to talk to someone other than your paternal grandmother, Emmie, consider calling the people at Child Help at 1-800-4-A-CHILD (1-800-422-4453). They are staffed 24/7 with professionally trained counsellors who will listen to you. It might be a really good idea for you to ask your grandmother if it would be possible to see a counsellor, a professional who can help you deal with the emotional turmoil you are dealing with.

And Emmie, I know you're worried about your little sister. All I can say is that if you're in touch with Annie, be supportive. My prayers are with you dear.

Darlene Barriere
Violence & Abuse Prevention Educator
Author: On My Own Terms, A Memoir

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