So, upon reading the news this morning, I came across at least 3 stories in as little as 3 minutes that involved some sort of abuse on a child. I couldn't help but cry. It frustrates me beyond belief that someone could hurt something so small and innocent. I won't give details because I can barely contain myself as I sit here, thinking about those poor children. What compels people to be so violent and hurtful? Not just on children, but on other people and animals as well? It literally breaks my heart, as my children are happy, healthy and safe here. Nobody I know could, or ever would hurt them. But imagine that child whose father, or mother is neglectful and abusive? Do they even have a fighting chance when someone who should love and cherish and protect them, is the one doing the harm? Why is the system so flawed? How can the system simply just give these children back to their abusive families?
My day started out really great, I'm still elated from yesterday. And I think because my children are so loved and revered, I am even more sad for these children who aren't. It really is a cruel and unfair world. I guess that is my Thought for Friday... Sorry to be such a downer. Maybe I'll attempt to take some really cute pics of the girls and post them, you know, to make up for such a crappy post. I just really needed to share, and vent a little. Thanks for listening.
we had a really severe case of abuse here at big medicine last year...done by the mom and boyfriend. it was horrible. what does that childs inner voice say to him when even his own mother won't protect him. there is a special place in hell for child abusers.
Posted by: zoe | November 16, 2007 at 03:30 PM
I haven't seen the news the past few days so i don't know specifically what you are referring to, but it makes me sick to hear about this stuff too. Its unimaginable
Posted by: Kristi Sauer | November 16, 2007 at 01:33 PM
99.9% of the cases that darling husband goes on involving children are the result of non-accidental trauma (the medical term for child abuse.) They are heartbreaking, and the ones that bother him the most. My children drive me crazy, and on some days I yell more than I would care to admit - I can't imagine getting to the point that I felt compelled to inflict bodily harm on them. Such sad situations. It is a downer, but something people need to be aware of - I wish there were as many campaigns for the end of child abuse as there are for free speech and the like.
Posted by: Nicole | November 16, 2007 at 12:55 PM
Michelle, They're are some very sick people in this world, arent' there? I hate hearing about stuff. We are always saying how lucky Reyna is. There are many kids who don't receieve a quarter of the love she does.
So, have you bought anything blue yet?
Posted by: Leslie Collins | November 16, 2007 at 10:53 AM