Recovering from child abuse.

I didn't plan out what I was going to say (hence the stutters and pauses haha) but I just wanted to talk from the heart. It's an important topic to me so if you watch the whole thing, then props to you =)

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[53531640]

What a great video on an important subject. I wonder how your mother felt after she beat you, as she probably felt like she had lost it and failed you. I have kids, and I know when I have lost it, I say to myself ..why did I go that far? You are right about the fact that being aware of it wont stop you from going "too far". When your angry, conmmon sense is lost, and you give into the emotion of anger. Again great video, and I hope many more people see it.

[sarahmarie20]

Thank you so much, and you are VERy right. I don't think any parent wants to beat their kids, and I'm sure many of them always told themselves they'd never be like their parents. But I know when I get angry I can sometimes lose control. Hopefully I can just think back to this video and stop myself before I lash out. Thanks again for the comment!

[Alex62546]

I don't remember too much about getting spanked, but knowing that I'm afraid of my mom, who's a 4'8" woman and I'm 5'7", it kinda says something lol.

Remember my rule of thumb? Instead of spanking when you get frustrated, duct tape them to the wall, so their feet dangle, for time out.

[sarahmarie20]

what an ass, you cant even write a serious comment on a serious topic and video. haha. I hate you!

[yougotmalk]

thanks for sharing this..i went through the same thing when i was younger than 10..yes it does leave scars..so glad i made it through it tho...sorry you went through this too..take care

[sarahmarie20]

Thanks so much, i always enjoy hearing from you. I'm sorry you had to go through this when you were a kid..it really sucks. But you seem to be a great Dad!

[guadalupe19942011]

ive been through the same thing i totally know how u feel and im scared of that too and i dont think ur exagerating AT ALL...and u CAN improve ur self esteem...if i can do it u can..

[jadelianm]

Hi Sarah,Ur Vids are awersum!

U are a strong Person!

A brave one to for talking bout ur Past, i Have been through Abuse its not nice!,

but its the way u deal with it?

U will be a Fab Mum! Keep the Vids coming,Im Proud of u!

love Jade

xx

[Xero817]

1. Fuck Dr. Phil. 2. I'd been there myself. I didn't actually know about it till I was 12 and a hate just grew for that person in my own family. I've grown since then, obviously, they're long gone from this verse. i can only do what I can to be productive to me. and i carry on.

[wl3048]

Sarah:

I appreciate you're candor and being open on this issue. As a parent of a 6 and 4 year old, I sometimes struggle with how to discipline my children in the right and constructive way and trying to not overreact when "my kids are just being kids". I'm sure you will make a great mother.

[ExPloited84]

Too bad parents just lose it sometimes and go apeshit on they're kids. Its a real shame that theres not enough education on how screwed up just minor abouse can effect people for the rest of they're lives. Abuse can effect everyone differently though, so I guess the question is, how do you improve your life and others with your information :) You're doing a great job so far sweet pea :)

[ExPloited84]

God hun I'm sorry I haven't commented yet :( I've been slacking off, but it won't happen again. Yeah Everything you've said in this is exactly what I went through with my parents all my life, and in some ways alot of the verbal stuff still exists. I just want you to know you're not alone as you can see from all the comments :) Plus Mine ;)