After watching Our America on OWN TV tonight (Tuesday February 26th, 2013) I felt the need to share ways to prevent your child from being sexually abused.
As a survivor of childhood sexual abuse (Starting at the age of 3), I know the signs, and can feel it in my sixth sense. You must listen to your gut feeling. If something doesn't seem right, then more then likely is not right. As a parent you have to keep all lines of communication open. Look at the demeanor of your child, if things start shifting, you need to be right on top of that and start asking questions. Make sure you encourage your child that no matter what they say they will not be judge, criticized or be in trouble. Provide a loving platform where your child feels they can be open. Let them know that if if someone said not to tell your parents, you let them know that that is wrong, and as a parent you are the first to know if anything happens. Also be wary of the circumstances/situations you put your child in. And the most important thing, BELIEVE your child.
1-in-4 girls and 1-in-6 boys are sexually molested and 90 % of the time it's by someone they know
A few of my tweets tonight:
"Sexual abuse is a taboo subject, but open up and talk about it. Stop it from happening again and again"
"If we open up and recognize the signs, our children will not have to endure what we did"
"I often wonder if given the opportunity would I confront my abuser, and the answer is definitely!"
"Pedophiles secure trust to do what they want to do"
"That has been my life mission, breaking the cycle"
Thanks for stopping by...
Much Love,
Shelley
As a survivor of childhood sexual abuse (Starting at the age of 3), I know the signs, and can feel it in my sixth sense. You must listen to your gut feeling. If something doesn't seem right, then more then likely is not right. As a parent you have to keep all lines of communication open. Look at the demeanor of your child, if things start shifting, you need to be right on top of that and start asking questions. Make sure you encourage your child that no matter what they say they will not be judge, criticized or be in trouble. Provide a loving platform where your child feels they can be open. Let them know that if if someone said not to tell your parents, you let them know that that is wrong, and as a parent you are the first to know if anything happens. Also be wary of the circumstances/situations you put your child in. And the most important thing, BELIEVE your child.
1-in-4 girls and 1-in-6 boys are sexually molested and 90 % of the time it's by someone they know
A few of my tweets tonight:
"Sexual abuse is a taboo subject, but open up and talk about it. Stop it from happening again and again"
"If we open up and recognize the signs, our children will not have to endure what we did"
"I often wonder if given the opportunity would I confront my abuser, and the answer is definitely!"
"Pedophiles secure trust to do what they want to do"
"That has been my life mission, breaking the cycle"
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| Myself , mother, and two oldest brothers |
Much Love,
Shelley
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