Abuse Victims : Help Support a Person in Need

Posted by Karen Stephenson Dec 8, 2008

Abuse has no boundaries. No matter what culture, religious or economic background, abuse permeates throughout thousands of homes every day. If you know someone who has been abused it's important to reach out and help.

Mothers abuse their children, men abuse their wives, brothers assault their sisters, the myriad of combinations are overwhelming. Domestic violence, sexual abuse, physical abuse, emotional abuse, psychological abuse: unfortunately, they all exist.

Many studies conclude that a victim of abuse has a higher chance of committing abuse if they have not adequately dealt with their past issues. Intervention and education is crucial in drastically reducing (and hopefully eliminating) abuse.

It's a long road and I feel it will be decades before society can truncate the cycle of abuse. Until that time comes, we all need to help out when we are able. The good news is that there is a plethora of services available to help those in need. More often than not, victims remain silent and don't seek help. Others covertly reach out.

I have received numerous comments on my abuse articles. Sometimes I get comments in which the guest asks for help. I often receive comments in which the reader in venting, and rightfully so considering the journey they have been on. If you are a victim of abuse and truly need help I can not promise to help, but I can try. Email me at angel-2424@hotmail.com . I will respond to your email and endeavor to help as best as I can.

If you know of anyone who has suffered abuse and is not seeking help, it's important to support them. As the old saying goes, be a friend and lend a hand.