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Picture of EarthGoddess
Registered: January 15, 2003
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i just wanted to know.... it happened to me and it has changed me forever.
Picture of rito
Registered: May 06, 2003
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Yes, it is abuse...if an adult hurts someone else in the family physically, I think it's domestic abuse. I'd have to ask my cousin, though, to see if I'm right (she diagnoses my family often enough).

-rito
Registered: January 29, 2003
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I think that it would. Children will see people they love getting abused and they would think,"Ok, when I grown up and marry that is what is going to happen to me." They won't know any better. Or even with friends. When the children are around other people they might not want to get too close because they would be afraid of what would happen to them.
Registered: September 02, 2003
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I think child abuse also refers to psychologic abuse (sorry, iam a horrible speller), because it's like hurting you, emotionally, to see a loved one getting hurt. If it's not child abuse then i am sure it's psychological abuse (spelling again?).
Registered: June 17, 2003
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You've gotta tell someone! Don't just let it dwell inside ya. That, will just make it worse. go to a professional or a school counsler. Wink
I'm rootin' for ya!
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Registered: July 21, 2003
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Personally I think gemini is just l Roll Eyes Roll Eyes kin out for Earth. and krazy who do you think you are calling her stupid? she's a person 2 ya no & deserves respect!!! Wink
Picture of flowergirl
Registered: July 21, 2003
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If your mom laughs at you for trying to get help, then (no offense but...) she's the one who needs the help.You need to get away(go to a friends house or something) until you can get some real help!!!Just get OUT!!!! Roll Eyes
Registered: July 17, 2003
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personally i dont believe that you are an abuser also. but you are being unfair to the child if you do not quietly seek outside help for that child. Eek
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Registered: January 15, 2003
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anyway...
Picture of EarthGoddess
Registered: January 15, 2003
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krazy, my name obviously suggests that im not christian, so whos the stupid one here?
Picture of uptowngirl904
Registered: December 13, 2002
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i'm not sure if it can be legally considered child abuse.

try asking your mom if you can get therapy for another problem, and then tell the therapist why you're really there. or go to a school counsuler.

while praying can help, you do need to take some other actions for getting help.

i'm pulling for ya. don't worry.
Registered: May 23, 2003
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watching a loved one endure abuse can be emotionally abusive so yea i think it can be counted as being abuse as well. Wink
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Registered: August 17, 2001
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gemini u are SOOO stupid i swear.


What the hell is your problem?
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Registered: June 05, 2003
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gemini u are SOOO stupid i swear.

but earth,get help! jesus will ALWAYS be there for you to turn to, so find strength in Him and you'll be ok!!!
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Registered: January 15, 2003
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i want to get help, i really do but my mom seems to have forgotten what has happened and when i ask her if i can get therapy she laughs at me. and i dont talk to my dad anymore.
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Well.. get help from a professional. Praying, etc. won't physically help you.
Registered: March 24, 2003
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I agree with Girlie
Registered: June 05, 2003
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Okay please tell someone. I read one of your posts about what your dad did to your mom and that is so not normal. The sooner you tell someone, the better. Oh, God bless you.
Registered: June 05, 2003
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I think that it depends.If it was a child,then yes its child abuse. If it was an adult it would be physical abuse...But it is still abuse.Hopefully you told someone about this and you talk to people(counslers..) about what you arew thinking.And tell them why and how this inncident changed you forever.

P.s-I hope your loved one is okay.-

Miro Shira
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Registered: June 04, 2003
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well, i think if u just stand there, yes. if u could help that person and u dont, u r abusing them.
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