Over 3 million (3,429,000) children were reported for child abuse and neglect to child protective service (CPS) agencies in the United States, in 2005. The "Prevent Child Abuse - America" reports that currently, about 47 out of every 1000 children are reported as victims of child maltreatment. Overall, child abuse reporting levels have increased 28% between 2004 and 2005.
The mission of this website and message board is for survivors of abuse to be able to break their silence, share their stories and find help, understanding, resources and compassion. It is also a place to share strength, hope and courage and to promote healing.
By providing this website for victims of physical, sexual and emotional abuse, we hope to “break the cycle of abuse” so future generations will not have to endure pain, suffering and emotional hardship and enjoy a childhood filled with peace and innocence.
CURRENT VICTIMS: If you are currently suffering from abuse please get help! Don't wait! Go to a pay phone or any phone where you can speak freely. Call 1-800-4-ACHILD (1-800 422-4453) any time day or night (other confidential hotlines are also available). PLEASE believe us! You are not alone. There are many many people who care. There are many many people who have been through what you are going through. DO NOT accept "the lie" that somehow you are to blame. That is absolutely NOT true. DO NOT pay attention to any threats you have heard. Such as "if you tell I'll hurt your mother, or your brother or sister, or your pet." PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE MAKE THE CALL!!!!!
SURVIVORS: If you have experienced abuse in the past but have never talked to anybody about it---now is the time! Some things are so painful there is no substitute for getting help. It may seem hard to believe now but there is healing from the hurt you have suffered. We encourage you to recognize that there is more than one component to healing and it is important to deal with all aspects of it the physical the emotional and the spiritual. If you have sought help in the past but things just didn't seem to change perhaps you neglected one aspect or another. Do it now. Talk to someone who has been where you have been. Don't suffer alone even one more day. Take that first step. Not just for your own sake but for the sake of all the people you love--your spouse, your children, your brothers, your sisters and your best friend! PLEASE!