What is Child sexual abuse? Why is this happening?
I decided to write this topic on my blog because I heard much hearsay about Child abuse, Sexual Abuse and etc. I’m not one of those people who were abused but I’m concern with them.
Child abuse is doing something or failing to do something that results in harm to a child or puts a child at risk of harm. Child abuse can be physical, sexual or emotional. Neglect, or not providing for a child's needs, is also a form of abuse. Even on facebook , people united to put their favourite cartoon characters as their primary photos as a sign of awareness on child abuse. Child sexual abuse is a form of child abuse in which an adult or older adolescent abuses a child for sexual stimulation.
Child abuse is a serious problem. Most abused children suffer greater emotional than physical damage. An abused child may become depressed. He/she may withdraw, think of suicide or become violent. An older child may use drugs or alcohol, try to run away or abuse others and some feel hopeless and the others are traumatized because of that many children/teens find it hard to trust and get along with other people.
I’ve talked to some people who experienced to be abuse; here are some of their statements...
I'm nervous all the time.'
'I feel like it's my fault.'
'I get angry at everyone'
'I'm too embarrassed to tell anyone'
'I get depressed like I can't be bothered with anything.'
'I have nightmares and can't sleep.'
'I feel like I'm not as good as other people.'
'I don't know what to do, I feel helpless.'
'Sometimes I feel like I want to hurt myself.'
'I just want to tune out and forget it. Sometimes I get pissed or stoned, but that only blocks it out for a while.'
Maybe you have felt like this or maybe you have a different reaction. Remember there's no right or wrong way to feel. Though I’m not abused it feels like I can relate to them. I’m not abused physically but I’ve experienced being cursed at by one of my freaky not – so – close relative.
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Carla Camille
