Child Abuse Story of Healing and Recovery From Michelle1 Part 2

by Michelle
(England)

I am only 17 and although I suffered mental and physical abuse growing up, I think myself lucky that I never endured any form of sexual abuse. However, anyone who has ever suffered abuse in their life knows that it is the hardest thing to try to deal with and it is so easy to turn to drugs and alcohol...I myself have done this in the past and although I still drink, I'm getting help. The hardest time is at night when I re-live my past, but I know now that there is help out there.

Child abuse of any form is unacceptable and leaves lasting effects...how many more children have to suffer and die at the hands of their abusers before people take action...we need to stop child abuse.
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