The Aftermath of child abuse on any child is usually destructive. It affects them psychologically, emotionally, physically and even academically.Some children and teenagers take a long time to get out of it, many struggle with it for the rest of their lives. Abusers are everywhere in the society, we have abusive fathers, mothers, aunties, uncles, […]
Dear Parent/Guardian, Teenagers keep a lot of things to themselves which could be harmful. They need a lot of help, advice and support because they struggle with emotions and other things. The first thing you should know is working with a teenager is a process. However this process is easier if you have built an […]
The ripple effect of child abuse can be very dangerous on any child. It affects all the areas of the child. A young lady was sent out of school because she was performing below expectation in her courses. She couldn’t pass her exams. The abuse she suffered as as a child affected her so much […]
When a child is free from abuse, he/she is happy. Abuse leaves a negative effect on any child. Children are naturally very happy individuals but a child going through abuse can never be happy. In fact the child begins to display several dysfunctional attitudes at home and school. At this time the child is struggling […]
Neglected, orphans, vulnerable and step children are at risk of child abuse and this is why we like to tell their stories in our cause of working to prevent child abuse. Its disheartening what they go through physically, emotionally, psychologically and socially, but we will never give up. We are passionate and committed in raising […]
Dear Step Parent, There is a good work God has sent you to do and complete in the life of that child. However, it is unfortunate that some step parents out of ignorance or unnecessary wickedness forget the assignment God has given them to do and the position they occupy in the lives of children. […]
In one of our counselling sessions with students, I met a child who had issues with negative thoughts about herself. As I was speaking positive words into her life, she was countering it with negative words. At a point I held her and looked straight into her eyes and said, “I don’t care what others […]
Whatever you do children are watching!!! Last week I had a funny experience with a child. So I went for service with a particular mood as I was very upset about something. Little did I know that the children around noticed my odd countenance. I have this habit of giving children a big hug when […]
Childhood should be a happy time in a person’s life, but dealing with emotional abuse caused by parents, foster parents, Family members, guardians, etc can affect the growing up of a child/teenager. Emotional abuse could cause a child/teenager to display dysfunctional attitudes.Children have different ways they react to abuse, some go into depression, some become […]
