Many people grew up in families and environments where there was no love and as adults they have never learned how to love themselves.What are some of the ways we could help to bre... moreMany people grew up in families and environments where there was no love and as adults they have never learned how to love themselves.What are some of the ways we could help to break the generational cycles of abuse and create a more loving society?
https://americanspcc.org/child-abuse-statistics/
4.1 million child maltreatment referral reports received.
Child abuse reports involved 7.4 million children.
3.5 million children received prevention & post-response services.
143,866 children received foster care services.
74.8% of victims are neglected.
18.2% of victims are physically abused.
8.5% of victims are sexually abused.
6.9% of victims are psychologically maltreated.
Highest rate of child abuse in children under age one (24.8% per 1,000).1
Over one-quarter (28.5%) of victims are younger than 3 years.1
Annual estimate: 1,750 children died from abuse and neglect in 2016.1,
Almost five children die every ... less
I am but I'll have to wait till tomorrow to watch it because I can't stay up past !:00 PM these days ( so I'll record it). Actually my PVR will remember to do that for me.&nb... moreI am but I'll have to wait till tomorrow to watch it because I can't stay up past !:00 PM these days ( so I'll record it). Actually my PVR will remember to do that for me. I was thinking how TV technology has changed since the first season of SNL - if I recall my remote control was bigger then a PC key booed and it had a cable on it that had to hook up to big convert box. TV have come a long way too. Cheers and happy weekend!
My same old same old love story is - Country girl meets county boy and start dating. Then country girl see's Punk rock boy and say's ye ha and leaves co... moreMy same old same old love story is - Country girl meets county boy and start dating. Then country girl see's Punk rock boy and say's ye ha and leaves country boy with a achy breaky heart. Cheers and happy weekend!
I downloaded an audio book that I know I would never pick up and read if it were a book.. I wondered about the difference.. I love to read but need to feel it's worth my while as I... moreI downloaded an audio book that I know I would never pick up and read if it were a book.. I wondered about the difference.. I love to read but need to feel it's worth my while as I get so little reading time... I also like listening to books and have very fond memories of when my kids were little and I'd listen to books while doing housework and chores.. But these days again with so little time I find I sit down to listen and fall asleep.. I miss large chunks of the story as I am often multi tasking.. so I think it has to be something I don't have to pay too much attention to... less
Is that a pretty fair summation of ONE* aspect of the controversy over confirming Brett Kavanaughty for Supreme Court Justice?*I acknowledge that it's neither the entire iss... more Is that a pretty fair summation of ONE* aspect of the controversy over confirming Brett Kavanaughty for Supreme Court Justice?*I acknowledge that it's neither the entire issue nor the most important issue.
Some people are able to drink very little amounts of alcohol before it makes them drink drunk, while others can consume massive amounts of alcohol without even getting drunk. The f... moreSome people are able to drink very little amounts of alcohol before it makes them drink drunk, while others can consume massive amounts of alcohol without even getting drunk. The fact that a person drinks a lot of alcohol does not always equate drunkenness.
Something funny would be nice. Right now it says, "You've reached my voicemail. Para espanol, oprima dos. For instructions in English, please stay on the line."&n... moreSomething funny would be nice. Right now it says, "You've reached my voicemail. Para espanol, oprima dos. For instructions in English, please stay on the line." Kinda cute but it's getting old.
- - still my favorite animal since third grade when I first saw a picture of one in school and I got to write a report on them. They remain my favorite animal.:)
- - April 16, 1947; Texas City, Texas, USA - - I only heard about it by chance "relatively" recently and now have read several books about it - - to me, the event i... more - - April 16, 1947; Texas City, Texas, USA - - I only heard about it by chance "relatively" recently and now have read several books about it - - to me, the event is almost unbelievable in its scope
How about a single individual? Is one easier than the other? I have to edit. I should have included this is relative to people you first meet. I beg yo... moreHow about a single individual? Is one easier than the other? I have to edit. I should have included this is relative to people you first meet. I beg your forgiveness.