What does one say in response to a story of such personal horror? In Luke 17:2, Jesus describes your tormentors’ fates: “It were better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and he cast into the sea, than that he should offend one of these little ones” (Luke 17:2). If you’re a Believer (as I am), perhaps this passage brings you some hope for actual, real, eternal justice, if you can just be patient a little longer (it won’t be too long now, I’d guess.)
I know (not firsthand, but nearly: through my husband of 30+ years) that one never escapes extended abuse unscathed. Those who manage to courageously persevere without hurting others--despite the damage done to them--are special people indeed.
Back in the early 1990s, I tried reporting a VERY strongly-suspected case of child abuse/neglect to Orange County, California’s CPS. After my fourth attempt to get a social worker out to the child’s home, I was told to “stop bothering us.” (True story.). As was your worry, I too was worried sick about potentially WORSE conditions in foster care. Being 23 myself and newly married, we couldn’t support ourselves, let alone an angry 12 year old who wasn’t ours, even if we managed to get the “training” done in time.
Thank you for sharing your story. I’m afraid too many can relate. I hope and pray only the choicest blessings and the greatest successes are waiting for you. 💚
What does one say in response to a story of such personal horror? In Luke 17:2, Jesus describes your tormentors’ fates: “It were better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and he cast into the sea, than that he should offend one of these little ones” (Luke 17:2). If you’re a Believer (as I am), perhaps this passage brings you some hope for actual, real, eternal justice, if you can just be patient a little longer (it won’t be too long now, I’d guess.)
I know (not firsthand, but nearly: through my husband of 30+ years) that one never escapes extended abuse unscathed. Those who manage to courageously persevere without hurting others--despite the damage done to them--are special people indeed.
Back in the early 1990s, I tried reporting a VERY strongly-suspected case of child abuse/neglect to Orange County, California’s CPS. After my fourth attempt to get a social worker out to the child’s home, I was told to “stop bothering us.” (True story.). As was your worry, I too was worried sick about potentially WORSE conditions in foster care. Being 23 myself and newly married, we couldn’t support ourselves, let alone an angry 12 year old who wasn’t ours, even if we managed to get the “training” done in time.
Thank you for sharing your story. I’m afraid too many can relate. I hope and pray only the choicest blessings and the greatest successes are waiting for you. 💚