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Elizabeth's Child Abuse Story

Elizabeth from the United States writes:

Well my story takes place in 1992 when I was 18 months old. My real mom physically abused me. She fell down the stairs with me and threw me against the wall breaking both my legs and 3 ribs on each side. My adopted mother's ex-husband hated me so they got a divorce and she kept me. He didn't have a problem with any of the other 6 kids, just me.

Then there was her ex-boyfriend. He used to hit me with the belt. Now I'm scared to have anyone, even my boyfriend, to joke about hitting me with the belt. Then when I was 15 years old I abused my self. I would burn my arms because I didn't think it hurts as bad as cutting yourself. Then I tried to kill myself but I couldn't go threw with it because I always thought about the people who would miss me and the people I would miss.

Well that's my story. Thanks for reading it. Much love and I know what you guys are dealing with.

Elizabeth,

Thanks for sharing your story. I'm glad to hear that you decided against committing suicide. That was a great decision you made, not just for yourself, but also for the ones who dearly love you. I hope that you are no longer self-mutilating. If so, do whatever you can to find a healthier alternative for coping.

It's also important to ventilate your feelings. Many times the reason people self-mutilate is because he or she needs a way to release their emotions, and it often feels better after mutilating because it's a release. However, this is a very unhealthy way to cope.

Write in a journal, talk to a trusted friend, share your story (like you've done here--great job by the way), and communicate your feelings to the ones who have hurt you by writing a letter or speaking to them one on one. You have the right to be heard.

Elizabeth, you're definitely on your way to healing! Don't give up!

With Love,

Brandy Shirley, M.A.

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