Bumps or Bruises?

Bumps or Bruises?

 Statistics are always staggering. It seems oftentimes that they are used to shock people, get their attention, and cause change. This is a good thing. One in four children experiences some form of trauma in childhood. Of this, 18% experience physical abuse. Kids...
The Words

The Words

One of the most positive things a child can experience is words of encouragement and affirmation. Yet, one of the most damaging is emotionalabuse. The most common form of emotional abuse is verbal abuse. Kids believe what others tell them, especially persons in...
The Witness

The Witness

Domestic Violence has risen significantly since the beginning of the COVID pandemic. Thousands of children either have or continue to witness violence in their homes that they have never seen before. In many cases, they may not be the intended “victim,” but they are...
The Journey

The Journey

Welcome to my blog. Over the next few months or even longer, we will explore the topic of Post Traumatic Stress (PTSD) or more specifically, the effects of trauma on children. Much of my writings can apply to anyone, not just children, but children do respond a bit...
The Forgotten

The Forgotten

One of the most difficult things I have ever had to do in my adult life is report someone who looked up to me to Child Protective Services for neglect. These children were suffering both physically and emotionally, and I was told by a professional that if I didn’t...