Written by an abuse survivor, this post describes the lifelong journey of accepting the truth, dealing with pain, and acknowledging personal failure. Can you be that teacher, that mentor, that relative, who will make a difference in the lives of abused kids? I covered up my wounds to avoid repercussions, but many teachers loved me. Reach out to needy children. Make a difference in the lives of silent sufferers.
Originally posted on HASTYWORDS: Please welcome Drew Sheldon to #BeReal. I couldn’t believe it when Hasty invited me to take part in #BeReal, I was quick to say yes. I was not, however, quick to write this. Writing has been quite a slog recently. The more I work at being real, the more I struggle…