Shedding Light on a Reality

As I continue to read more and more stories about violence against children, I am appalled.  Children burning each other, killing each other.  What has come over society? Why is it we allow these behaviors? Is it that we've lost our ability to discipline or teach right from wrong?  Where do we draw the line on tolerance? And how does one ever find justice in these cases? They violence is disturbing to me as a parent.  But, I suppose it shouldn't be....

We live in a society that allows child molesters to walk free with no consequences.  When will we see that what we have been doing as a society has not been working? That we need a "fix" to our problems.  We need to educate our children (and ourselves - for more information click HERE).  We need to teach boundaries, expectations and what is acceptable...and we need to ENFORCE those laws we already have available to us.  We need to talk about things and not keep them hidden because they shame us.  We also need to work as a group to make our communities better.  It truly does take a village to raise a child.

Today, I'm sharing a review of Shattered Reality - please pick up a copy - share it, share the message and help make a change in the way our community deals with child abuse and sexual assault.

5.0 out of 5 stars

By	A. Pohren (IA United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

What is your worst nightmare? What would you do if it came true? How would you deal with it, the emotions, the pain and heartache. How would you help your loved one through the horror of a nightmare come true, while at the same time trying to hold it together yourself? These are the questions that the author, Kimberly Cheryl must deal with when she discovers the horrific injustice and gift of sweet innocence being ripped away from her cherished daughter; as she learns that someone held dear and trusted her entire life has, has done the unspeakable to her child.

Shattered Reality is the perfect title of Ms. Cheryl's work, as it describes how quickly one's sense of security can be shattered to pieces, in the blink of an eye. Sexual abuse is a very difficult and still a "hush hush" type of problem in today's society, sadly. Ms. Cheryl takes the subject and speaks of the story that she, her daughter and family had to, and still has t, endure and brings it to light in a very deep and heartfelt way. Shattered Reality is a wonderful book for anyone who has ever experienced sexual abuse, or any type of abuse for that matter. It lets people know that they are not alone and is reassuring in it's honesty.

We, as parents, and myself as a mom, try so hard to keep our children safe from harm. They are our life, our breath and our center of being. To discover that no matter how hard we try, all the precautions that are taken, all warnings, teachings and soul deep desperate ways we try to keep our children safe, circumstances can still happen to rip all of those well meaning intentions to shreds. Our children are an extension of ourselves and when they are hurt and betrayed, as are we. While reading Shattered Reality, I could feel the author's pain and emotional betrayal, the heartache and sense of desperation to make all the wrongs right again.

Shattered Reality is not an easy read, but it is one that I think helps bring to light something that all parents should be made aware of. I also wanted to mention that the author's daughter added her wonderful talent to the book with her soul searching and beautiful drawings that speak volumes with delicate pencil strokes.

You can also help victims by purchasing some of that artwork at: www.animewithattitude.com

Have a wonderful and Safe Week!

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