Tagged with: Brain Development

The Lifelong Sting of Abuse

NOTE: This story contains graphic descriptions of violence against children. I was 23 years old, in my first job as an assistant social worker in the Atlanta schools, when I… Continue Reading

When Does Abuse End and Assault Begin?

While child sexual abuse can take many forms, it is typical for the child (and family) to know the offender. The offender uses this relationship to “groom” the child so… Continue Reading