Abuse....

I have a very near and dear friend who has a violent mother that abuses her repeatedly. She beats her, calls her names, and throws things at her. She has just put up with it and "frogave and forgot" everything her mother has done. She is forced to either miss school or cover the scratches and bruises the next day. She is the brightest and happiest person I know...on the outside. Sometimes she actually fears for her life. It made me sick to my stomach to see her go through this, and I didn't know what to tell her except "I'm here for you" and "It'll be o.k." I felt so hopless. I tried telling her to call the police but she said it would ruin her sisters' lives. Last night was the finnal straw. Her mother beat her again repeatedly, her sister threw m&m' s at thier mother to make her stop but it was too late she had alreadythrown her to the ground and covered her in bruises. When she got to school she was so quiet, I knew something was wrong. I asked her what was wrong but she just said I'll tell you later. I finnally realized what was wrong when someone pushed her and she yelled at them to not touch her left arm. I later talked to her about it and we both knew something had to be done. I convinced her to go to the school guidence office and get help. I didn't see her again until the end of lunch I could tell in her eys that she was affraid of what she'd done. If her mother found out that she told the school and she didn't go to jail she'd beat her more, harder, and worse. I offered her my home as a place to stay and she kept it mind. We went up to votech and went home where apparently C.Y.S. would be waiting. Abuse is serious, rather it be verbal, emotional, or physical. Don't be affraid to tell someone. It's not your fault no matter what the circumstances, and if you're affraid you'll hurt a loved one if you get help they'll understand if they truly care about you and rather support you not disown you. My friend is suposed to call tonight or I'll hopfully see her in school tomarrow and I'll keep everyone updated.

please who ever is reading this join me in a prayer: My Lord
God please help my friend over come her fears and stand up for herself and her sisters. Please help her mother realize what she is doing and stop. Have mercy on this woman's soul for she does not know what she is doing and who she's really hurting, one of your children. Please help and watch over all those who suffer from abuse from a loved one or stranger,  help them realize that help is out there. Finnally help them to open there hearts to you if they have not already done so, so that you may help them. In Lord Jesus's name, Amen.

Thank you so much everyone, you are truley a blessing. I know if my "sister" (best friend) were here she'd be very very thankful as well. Please keep her in your prayers, God Bless

If you are abused or know someone that gets abused go to this site:http://avhotline.org/