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Child abuse is definitely more than bruises, burns or black eyes. While physical abuse can be easily noticed or observed, other types of abuse such as child neglection or emotional abuse are hard to notice, and needless to say, it leaves a long and deep lasting scars that can never be forgotten. There are also other types of child abuse such as substance abuse, medical abuse, sexual abuse and verbal abuse. All these abuse can cause the child to suffer from long term psychological problems such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), clinical depression and anxiety. By learning some facts about child abuse, you can also do a part in helping these unfortunate children to get out of the vicious cycle. The earlier they get help, the earlier they will be recovering from their abuse and stop the chain. Therefore, the first step for everyone to help these unfortunate children is by knowing some facts about child abuse. Some of the child abuse's signs and symptoms are subtler than other types of abuse. However, by knowing some facts about child abuse, you can do to stop or prevent it, and that you can make a great difference in someone else's life.
"Child abuse is a problem no one really talks about. Abuse and neglect is the number 1 cause of injury to children in the country. More children die of abuse or neglect than of natural causes" -- Donna Miller
Let these children grow up with love and beautiful childhood memories, not the painful ones...
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