Jennifer, thank you, it was a privilege to share this. You have such courage and strength to have moved above these experiences. I am proud to know you :)

From someone who has suffered abuse, that poem is poignant and heartbreaking Jennifer. Thanks for sharing it :)

You have a way with words Jennifer that moves you, make a person stand up and take notice..Abuse is something that should not go unrecognized.. There is so much of it in the is world today.. We must teach our child not to be afraid to speak up. Good on you!

Writers write about what moves them, when it moves them. Those make for the best pieces...the ones that come from the heart. It's a wonderful thing that you do...to help those that are powerless to help themselves. The children of the world need more people like you, Jennifer!

As writers, we know that we write about what comes out! Our words are not always planned. :)

I commend you , the will powerr to survive and help others who are in need against abuse..

Sadly True, Children are abused the most, I guess every persona when he/she was a child has been in one way or the other.
But that's the reality of this world, we are bound to get abused when we are young, when we grow old abuse takes another form. It's a continuous fight against different forms of abuse.

Hmmm this brings saddness, I went through a childhood like this. I congratualate you on your fight for those who cannot fight for themselves. Cheers Kev

I agree everyone should be aware of children who get abused and do their part in child abuse prevention. Bless the children

At least you keep fighting for worthwhile things Jennifer, I know there are worse cases and better cases.... but keep going!