My Heart Hurts

Please tell me you call the cops!! If not you are enabling her abuseres!!! Call the cops..with blows like that to the head they are already damaging her little neck and also her brain..I am a survivor and I know what I am talking about!!!

That makes me so upset. My heart breaks. That is not okay at all.

dam I dont care I would take my worries to child services anyway the kid comes first in all circumstances.Dont keep an eye act straight away next time could be too late.

too troubling for words

TS, thank you so much. I needed some validation. I went to bed and questioned myself as to why I had such a strong, almost irrational reaction to an idiot. I really was embarrassed, but after delving deeper as to why, I think it's the disrespect and total disregard for the gist of this story.



As I sit here typing, I am watching the horrific details unfold about the beautiful, innocent little girl, Ame, who was locked in a trunk for taking a popsicle, left overnight forgotten, and died. Previous to this, she was forced to eat feces, walk the AZ sidewalk with no shoes as punishment, etc., while many neighbors knew something was terribly wrong and said nothing. Even when confronted with the atrocities, the so-called caretakers lied and denied. The abusers deserve no less than the suffering this sweet 10 yr. old soul endured in her unimaginably horrific life. What a tragedy.

SPEAK UP, PEOPLE!!!

would have reached for cell phone right then and called 911 for possable abuse and have them send mercial unit to check the child out

I was just way over tired last night and shouldn't have been on here. Oh, well. It just brings attention to the some of the problems about a social internet site. You're right about everything you said, including the doggie bag. =)

Did you answer your message?

Just another sad reminder, Myo, it's the internet.

There is no such thing as an anonymous website where you can post your private thoughts. It's all out there there for the entire world to see. Aisha picked up a decaf soy latte on the way to work, sat in front of her monitor, and was paid to read your story. Sadly, she'll probably never know you called her a d'bag. That's text speak for "doggie bag," right?



Hey, awhile back I wrote a little story about classes that teach parents how to play with their kids. The freaking author of the book commented and sent me a private message!!

ARE YOU F"ING KIDDING ME?? AISHA, GO SOMEWHERE ELSE WITH YOUR SPAM!!!!! CHILD ABUSE IS NOT THE PLATFORM FOR THIS!!!!!!! I'M FLAGGING YOU AND YOUR OFFENSIVE ABUSE OF MY STORY!!!!

F YOUR "GUEST ACCOMMODATIONS"!!!

YOU ARE THE REASON I LEFT EP FOR ALMOST A YEAR, YOU D'BAG!!

Sadly, the abuse is learned and repeated. Yes, there is something wrong with those that abuse, but they need help to stop the cycle. Abusers should both be punished and helped. That's a difficult combination.

If you can abuse an innocent child or animal something is wrong with you! their is no need for people like that in this world, they should be disposed ove, but torturted the same way they tortured the child first : ) that would make me happy!!!

That's horrendous. I react the same way when I see this kind of thing. I witnessed another incident in a mall years ago and I still get that sick feeling when I remember it. You did the right thing. Others wouldn't have noticed and if they had, may not have waited like you did. I hope they were able to track this person down because if that's what she does in a public parking lot in her car, I can't imagine the abuse she inflicts within the confines of her home. :( Poor little kids...

I am so upset by this...and the other stories related...I can't stop shaking.

The other day I was coming out a store, in the car next to mine was a woman screaming at someone...the windows were dark so I couldn't see in back...her window was down so I could see and hear he clearly. Something told me to wait a few minutes...all of a sudden her window went up and I saw shadows of a belt swinging to an obvious beating. I was so upset I couldn't breathe...I pulled out my cell and called 911. I have been so upset for the past few days remembering. c

This is why I love my friends!

Trapt, I don't know what state you are in, but below is information about a national child abuse hotline. This is a very safe way to get help. Please read below.



"If you need help or have questions about child abuse or child neglect, call the Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline at 1-800-4-A-CHILD (1-800-422-4453) then push 1 to talk to a counselor.



The Hotline counselors are available 365 days a year to help kids, and even adults who are concerned about kids they suspect are being abused or neglected. You can call this number if you live in the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico, Guam or the U.S. Virgin Islands.



The call is free and anonymous. (The Hotline counselors don't know who you are and you don't have to tell them.) There won't be a charge for the call on your telephone bill if you use a regular phone or a pay phone. If you use a mobile phone or cell phone, there may be a charge and it may show up on the telephone bill. Don't use a mobile or cell phone if you want to be sure your call is a secret."



As with all that have commented, you found a great place to share this - contact an ep member that you feel safe and connected with. There are many people here that can help you.

Please just start somewhere. Just take that 1st step. We really do want to help. We know it's scary and you need support to do it. Other people, outside of EP, will also want to help you, if you can reach out to them.

Trapt....The comments made by these EP posters are words of hope to you. Hope that you will understand and take their advise. "Why" do you ask? Because, they are reaching out their hands to you in SUPPORT!

Trapt, as the others have said, you MUST tell someone, a responsible adult, the truth about what is happening to you and your brother. There are a lot of places where help is available, and as you can see, a lot of people here willing to help you. But as scary as it must feel right now, you have to do something as soon as you can. Don't wait until things get worse. Stop the abuse now for yourself and your brother. You can do it, and you don't have to do it alone. Just start reaching out.

Atraptbird, no one has a right to hit anyone else. Never, ever. Find some one you trust. Relative, friends parents even. You will be much safer and better off when you do. And think of your brother too. Dads have no right to hurt and threaten their kids.

Trapt, I was lucky, I was raised by people who could control themselves. If I were you, I would get involved in every single school activity that is available to me. This gives you legitimate reason to be out of the house as much as possible. And it widens your network of contacts. Someone or, more likely, many will turn out to be just the sort of people who can help you, people you can trust. For the summer, sign on to all town or church activites you possibly can for the same reasons. This way, also, your parents will get accustomed to having you gone, and might eventually let you get that job! Which will give you another good excuse to be out of that house. That's what I would do anyway.

atraptbird please listen to Myonis. Please reach out here at EP...it's a safe environment. We are all concerned for your emotional and physical safety. No one here can directly contact you because of your age but we will answer if you contact us.

I agree with Myo, Find a counselor, the Child Abuse Hotline, or another adult that you can trust. We would reach out to you in order to help you but cannot contact you because of the age restrictions. You have to contact us first. Please do.

As you know, Hubby had to deal recently with reporting his daughter to DHS, regarding his granddaughters abusive treatment from her mother. Unfortunately, Hubby's daughter got away with it this time.



Like others have posted here...It makes me SICK SICK SICK to know that children are being abused!



Bruises on both sides of the cheeks, can't be explained away, due to a "fall". Think about it! If the child has bruises on their cheeks, wouldn't the nose or mouth area have a bruise or cut, too.



Sending you a BIGG HUGG Myonis for standing up to protect this child!

trapt, I would contact you directly but your age doesn't permit me to do so here. Please feel free to contact me. I can also assure you anyone in my circle would be more than willing to talk to you. They are all very wise and caring people, some who have endured child abuse themselves. Please let me know what you do. I know I can speak for my friends when I say we want to help you.

atraptbird, I am sorry you and your brother have to endure this from the person who's supposed to love and protect you the most. He won't stop; it will only escalate. You need to get help now. I'm sure you've heard that before, and I understand how afraid you are to tell somebody. You are afraid he'll hurt you worse when he learns you told, or he'll hurt your brother, too. You're afraid they won't believe you. You're afraid they will separate your family and tear it apart. But you must trust someone. Find a teacher, a counselor, a friend, or another parent. Call the child abuse hotline in your county if you think you can't tell anyone else. There are lots of people right here on EP, even licensed professionals, who can guide you in how to get help. Please don't wait another day. I encourage you to share your story here, as well. You will find love and support here.

My father has anger management issues. In January I was arguing with my mother about why I couldn't have a job (they agree I'm a bad person, whatever) and as I tried to leave the kitchen he snapped and slapped me so hard my head hit the fridge. Then he threw me down and started kicking my head and ribs. I had to get stitches for my scalp and the worst part is, he wouldn't let me go to the hospital unless I promised not to tell about what he did - I lied and said I fell.

He snaps with my brother sometimes and starts kicking him. I am so scared all the time. Every time he's in the room I tense up and I'm afraid. I'm always afraid. I can't stand raised voices, if I hear them I lock myself in my room.

I don't know what to do, I'm scared if I tell anyone he'll try to kill me again.

Please, I don't know what to do...

One of the things I learned while being a foster parent was that if someone even suspects child abuse and doesn't report it, they are guilty of being an accessory and can be prosecuted if it becomes known they knew. At least in NC and NJ where I was licensed it is.



Report it even if it is anonymously from a pay phone so you wont be known which is something you can do.

It breaks my heart when children are hurt..even if it is an accident.

it is disgusting how an adult can hurt a baby, and the baby cant fight back. any adult that hurt children are weak and should be beaten up. now i am not a violent person but i think in these cases it just might work

Ok I just cried with you My. This is horrible and I am glad you are calling.