Child Abuse: A Personal Analysis

Growing up with my aunt I sometimes would feel like I was a maid instead of a child, I had plenty of rules to follow such as making sure I wake up early everyday to clean the entire house and make breakfast for everyone. There was a huge gender difference growing up, the boys did not have any chores to complete but, I had to do everything for everyone. The number one discipline the family used was spanking which I hated. I believe there are other ways to discipline a child instead of spanking or physically abuse, at first they would start with spanking then it leads to beating, kicking, or punching me with cruel intent. The discipline weren't the same for the boys, the boys had it easier because they never really disciplined them they were …show more content…
It has helped me to remain focused so that I can help others that might be experiencing what I have sadly experienced. Looking back as a child that was being raised as first with both parents home, with a loving father and caring mother, then having to live with other family members because my parents wanted to find better opportunities was traumatizing. I remember waking up some days not having anything to eat, going to school on an empty stomach, going back home, having to sleep with that empty stomach because of how jealous people were of me. Although, my life was not the best I am still happy and grateful for all the sessions life had taught me. It kills me not being able to share this information with my parents because I don’t want to hurt their feelings or cause family drama, however, I can tell that they sense I had a tough childhood because since I have been in the United State I have never contacted them or talk about them. I hope that one day I have the strength to face