This is a step toward breaking the cycle of abuse. Since we are our children’s sole support in this world, what we say is powerful. Our children care with all of their souls what we think of them. They look to us as a mirror to reflect to them that they exist, and that they are loved just because of this fact. Our words can nurture their spirits, and our words can truly break and annihilate them. It is up to us how we will choose to use them. Look at your children. Pledge that the only thing to be broken is the cycle.
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Its interesting how people dismiss the severity of the affects of verbal abuse. I connected with a girl a few months ago who stated she felt like she was whining because she didn't go through any physical or sexual abuse -- but rather verbal abuse at the hands of her father. This was right after she described her suicide attempt at age 12 due to said emotional abuse. So I encouraged her to write an article to share at The Survivor Journal about her story to help get the message out and to help herself at the same time. Thanks so much for sharing this.
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