3 Forms of Financial Child Abuse

What is Financial Child Abuse?  To put it simply, financial child abuse is when someone intentionally exploits a child’s finances for their own economic gain. Unlike physical abuse, financial abuse is often invisible. It can be hard for people, especially children, to...

Banishing Guilt and Shame from Childhood Abuse

Banishing Guilt and Shame from Childhood Abuse   Childhood. The very word conjures up images of carefree innocence, joy, optimism, and wonder. Childhood is a time of security when we’re protected and loved. Sadly, the reality for many children is in stark...

Dealing with Anxiety from Childhood Abuse

Dealing with Anxiety from Childhood Abuse   It’s not always easy or even possible to leave things in the past. If you’re an adult who’s experienced childhood abuse, you know that sometimes, even when you’ve done your best to move on, you may find the past abuse...

Bullying: Another Form of Child Abuse

Bullying: Another Form of Child Abuse   Bullying is child abuse. Amazingly, there are still those who view bullying as an acceptable childhood rite of passage or typical child behaviors. Those people are wrong. Being bullied isn’t an effective way for children to...

Childhood Sexual Abuse: 13 Stages of Healing

Childhood Sexual Abuse: 13 Stages of Healing   Healing is a process. Whether a person is healing from a physical injury, grief, failure, or abuse, healing is possible. All child abuse is horrific. Childhood sexual abuse adds a sinister element due to the shame it...