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Child Abuse Story From Ralph

by Ralph
(USA)




I came from a family of 5 other children. I was the only boy. I was 5 when my mother used a belt on me for the first time. I received 6 swats that time. After that, my mother would punish me for any little thing using the belt. The whippings got longer and harder. Because I was a boy, my mother felt that I should be belt-whipped and caned to get the message across. This went on until I was 18 and left home. My mother would draw blood and leave welts. If that was not "the best", she would have my sister watch, count and participate in my punishment, as well as anyone else who wanted to whip me. My family did not see anything wrong with me getting whippings as severe and harsh as they were. Mother did other things to me that I will not get into now.

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Nov 26, 2008
Singling out and targeting for abuse...
by: Darlene Barriere - Webmaster

As the only boy, it sounds as though you were targeted for abuse, Ralph. Your mother crossed a line that should never be crossed, especially when she invited your sister(s) to join in. I understand why you don't want to write about "other things" your mother did to you.

If you haven't already, I suggest you read the following articles on this site:Whether or not you see yourself and your mother in the above articles, I strongly urge you to seek out some form of counselling, Ralph. Dealing with the repercussions of what you endured is too difficult to do alone.

Thank you for sharing your story with my visitors and me.

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

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