Amidst the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, one must be sure to set aside some quiet time, specifically for them.

While many will unfortunately remember those painful memories of their past when they were abused as a child, this holiday season can also be a time of creating sweet memories.

Journaling is a wonderful tool to use as the survivor of child abuse sets out to process and heal.

Children that are abused are normally not allowed to feel any emotion while with their abuser. As they grow, they continue to hide those emotions. They deserve to have a childhood, including that part of their being that is aware of their emotions.

There are many women and children in need of clothing, gifts, toiletries etc. in abuse shelters across the country.

The holidays are rapidly approaching. This means that the abuse might get worse, due to certain stressors within the home.

Teenagers have a difficult road to walk when it comes to puberty. However, when the teen is being battered at home, that makes the process that much more difficult.

When a child has been abused, their trust is something that becomes sacred to them. When a parent is the abuser, they lose their child´s trust and it is not easy to regain.

My review of the book titled, "Daddy, I Forgive You," written by C.J. Wilkes.

Professionals are bound to mandatory reporting laws, when it comes to suspected child abuse.