Child Abuse lives .. in every community

NAASCA Posters / Essays Celebrating April as National Child Abuse Awareness Month

Child Abuse lives everywhere -- don't be afraid to talk about it	26 of 30 ..

Child Abuse lives ..
...... in every community
...... adults need to speak out

Do More Than Just Survive - “Imagine if every adult who has ever been molested as a child recognized they were not alone. Imagine if every adult who has ever been molested as a child let go of a shame that was never theirs to carry. Imagine if every adult who has ever been molested as a child found their voice. Imagine if every adult who has ever been molested as a child joined hands and told their story. Our country needs us to speak the truth, because we have a nation of adults doubting if there is really a problem or that there even is an epidemic. This journey of honesty is not only to help heal ourselves but to protect this generation of children and the next generation and the next. Sexual abuse of children can be stopped. It needs a voice. Our voice.” -- Randa Fox, NOOW / Not On Our Watch (CoFounder) notonourwatch.net

Reveal the Truth - Uncover the crime committed against you when you were a child. Don't keep it a secret any longer. There's no shame in it for you, regardless of how it may feel. You were a child, an innocent victim. But that doesn't mean that you have to remain a victim for the rest of your life.

Talk About It - There is healing in being able to talk about the violation you endured as a child. Find that person or group that you feel safe with & trust to discuss your abuse openly. The purpose is to face what happened & move forward. Because of the sensitivity of this topic, if you fail to find that right person or group at first, try again. There are people out there that are willing to listen. You are not alone.

Seek Professional Help (If Needed/As Needed) - Support Group, Therapist, etc, you can research to find the right avenue for you. For example, you may want to talk to your local Pastor about resources in your area.

Do Something About It - Get involved in the fight against child sexual abuse, whatever that means for you. Fight hard against the very thing that "tried" to destroy you. Help break the cycle of this horrible crime. Save a child!

Please see:
www.SpeakingOut-CSA.com