When someone abuses a child, they are abusing a community. These are children that will grow to be parents and with therapy will become productive members of our community. You see, when you hurt a child, whether it be physical, mental or sexual, you bruise that person forever. I urge all adults to count to 10 or call a friend. Children do not bounce back from abuse easily, and they don't deserve to have to go through the heartache of never being able to trust another human being again.
Abuse is preventable and is never excusable.
Thank you, and please hug a child today. We read every letter. We allow one letter per author per month. We call to confirm every letter published to ensure that no one is sending a letter under someone else's name. Every letter gets equal consideration.