THE END IS the BEGINNING…
THE END IS THE BEGINNING… – It was said to be one of the most dreadful cases of abuse to a child. I am Armond the 13 year old male survivor of the darkest, most disturbing violations and experiences imaginable. Take a chilling look into my early childhood that was filled with sadness, nightmares and terror. Sense my unforgettable shame, feel the excruciating pain given by one’s own parents. These repulsive crimes are so hideous at times may throw you off guard. Witness first hand the effects abuse and neglect have on a child’s mind, body and spirit. My compelling passionately honest tail will shock you. Now imagine, overcoming all those odds and learning to forgive and embrace that past. You will be inspired by my harrowing true story of survival. I am 13 years old, I wrote this entirely on my own and this is my first novel. I felt impelled to put my thoughts into words. – created at animoto.com
Father guilty of abusing another child
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He was convicted of violently shaking and injuring his 5-month-old daughter Layla, who was in serious condition for a few days in April 2012. Layla has since recovered from her injuries and appears to not have any lasting effects. The Ottawa County …
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Baring bulimia
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Other health effects include tooth decay from the acids of the stomach coming up when an individual throws up, constipation from the abuse of laxatives as well as a gastric rupture. Rosu-Sieza also shared that most bulimics are typically of an average …
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Mental health panel discusses aftereffects of Sandy
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Kennedy hopes his own story, including battles with substance abuse, bipolar conditions, and depression, will effect change in the area of mental health by normalizing it. Mental health issues are often so stigmatized that people don't recognize they …
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