STEPS TOWARDS RECOVERY
"It has to get worse before it can get better", Don't let this happen to your loved one.
Cheryl Bloom courageously shares her personal journey of surviving sexual abuse as a young child and through her Senior year. Her narrative serves as a beacon of hope, resilience and empowerment for survivors, demonstrating that healing is possible.
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I want others to know that you are not marked for doom and destruction. Satan wants us all to believe that the horror of the past is a weight we have to carry with us for the rest of our lives, to keep us down. But God is much bigger and a whole lot more powerful and when we rise above we can be free from the bondage of the past.
WHY AM I WRITING THIS BOOK?
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1. In still scared and embarrassed the terrible things that were inflicted on me by my father and frankly, my mother, for letting it happen.
2. Children will never come out and tell someone what is happening to them. They have been threatened with death, harm to another family member, or even worse threats from their abuser.
3. I hope to raise awareness about indicators that may signal difficulties in a child's life. The objective is to implement changes swiftly, aiming to provide a secure environment for the child before addressing the abuser. Every moment counts, and the goal is to prevent any further torment or abuse for the child once the abuser is confronted. Purchase my book
" 678,000 children were victims of abuse or neglect in the United States in 2020.​ This represents 1 child victim every 39 seconds."
Source: National Child Abuse Hotline
I encourage you to purchase my book, not for personal profit, but to enlighten everyone about the possibility that what I have experienced could currently be happening to a child you know. We must not tolerate Sexual Abuse, Mental Abuse, and Physical Abuse in today's society. Get the book now and spread awareness.
NATIONAL STATISTICS
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Of the victims, 81.3% were neglected, 10.6% were abused, and 4.4% were both neglected and abused.
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The most common type of abuse was physical abuse, followed by sexual abuse, emotional abuse, and psychological abuse.
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Infants and toddlers were the age group most likely to be victims of child abuse and neglect.
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The majority of perpetrators (76.4%) were parents or caregivers.
Here are some additional statistics from various sources:
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that 1 in 7 children will experience child abuse or neglect at some point in their childhood.
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Child Protective Services (CPS) agencies investigate an average of 3.3 million reports of child abuse and neglect each year.
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An estimated 1,770 children died from abuse or neglect in 2020.
These statistics highlight the seriousness of child abuse and neglect in the United States. It is important to be aware of these issues and to take steps to protect children.
Here are some resources that can help:
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National Child Abuse Hotline: 1-800-4-A-CHILD (1-800-422-4453)
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The Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN): 1-800-656-HOPE You can also get help online at RAINN's website: https://www.rainn.org
If you suspect that a child is being abused or neglected, please report it to the authorities. You can make a report anonymously through the NCAH hotline or through your local CPS agency.