Child rights are HUMAN rights!

Most people tend to push child abuse under the carpet, out of sight and out of mind, but for me it is an issue that deserves front and center stage. Children have the right to life, they have the right to protection, they have the right to provision, they have the right to safety, shelter, food, health care, education and every other "human" right that we all should enjoy. Sadly, so many children around the globe and even in our own neighborhoods do not have adequate care and are being abused, maltreated, neglected and denied their basic human rights. That is why I promote child abuse awareness. Become educated regarding the issues surrounding child abuse, then become empowered to help change this world for the better by supporting organizations around the globe, and even in our own cities that are changing this world for the better! These children are counting on us, and they cannot wait! Let's get involved!

Abuse is ugly, no matter how you try to cover it up!

Oh, it is UGLY, not doubt about it. The issue of abuse, whether it be physical, sexual, verbal, emotional, spiritual is so ugly and the worst part is that it HURTS! It is so extremely ugly in every way. Due to the fact that it is so ugly, no one wants to face it, no one wants to look at it, and no one wants to deal with it, but the sad fact is that everyday people around the world are being abused. Please get involved and support groups that are working to eradicate abuse and who are providing education in abuse prevention. Don't close your eyes and walk away without considering what it would be like to be abused. What would you do? Where would you go? Who would you trust? Who would you tell? Who really cares? I care! Help me by supporting abuse prevention groups around the world! Thanks!

Be a Source of Light and Life

Children should not suffer from ill treatment or abuse of any kind. I cannot imagine growing up in a home without violence, hatred, abuse in all it's many forms, neglect and indifference to suffering. I know that I am not alone and that the world has always been full of these tragic offenses and will continue to be as long as there is a lack of education, a lack of hope, a lack of help, and a lack of response from people around the world who refuse to accept that this is a chronic disease to which there is no cure. People who have not experienced abuse of any kind do not realize how important it is to speak up and raise awareness, even if it does not directly affect their lives. I encourage everyone to become educated on human rights and get involved in any way you can. Reach out to someone in need! Be a ray of light and hope to those in your world who need a hand up! WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE! WE DO COUNT! IT DOES MATTER!