Journey After Abuse

Days that seem never ending and nights that seem so cold,
when wishes you make are not granted and your fears begin to unfold,
take your hand upon your heart and bow your weary head,
ask god to take away the pain and the evil words that were said,
ask for extra angels to help keep you who you are,
don't worry about what others see, for there is beauty beneath each scar,
follow your dreams and set your goals, reach for the stars up above,
know that you are worthy of receiving unconditional love,
take a moment every day to look into a mirror,
don`t be ashamed of crying, let god catch every falling tear,
you were put on this earth for a reason and its up to you to find,
let your heart become your map and the rest will come to mind.

Child abuse statistics show that 65% of children growing up in the United States and Puerto Rico have been victims of child abuse. Statistics show that a majority of them have either been sexually or emotionally abused. Also, statistics show the child abuse is also a leading cause of death for minors under the age of five. Emotional abuse is a big factor in child abuse statics showing that out of the pie of 100%, 75% of children suffered from emotional abuse while the 25% suffered from sexual and physical abuse.