The American Dialogue Websites: Awareness Or Injustice?

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Hello Americans and "ALL" Nationalities around the world;

"The American Dialogue" website has been created for "you," by everyday people; "just like yourselves."

In one way or another, we all have been affected by a story we've heard regarding the emotional abuse of a child, or possibly, a situation that may have personally happened to our self. Either way, it is an injustice, and EVERYONE NEEDS TO BE HEARD. The open forum of "The American Dialogue" website was created so that your voice can bring awareness and support to others, as well as to promote the healing process and give comfort to whomever may need it.

Mental &/or emotional abuse of a child happens every minute of every day; around the clock.....around the world. It knows

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