Anyone listening, am I achieving anything?

Renee, Keep up the good work. It only takes just one person to save a child.

I think you are doing a good thing and your message is getting out there.

Children need as many advocates as they can get. I think you are helping children just spreading the knowledge her through the internet. You are doing a good job!

I think you are doing a great job making people more aware of a really bad situation.
As a victim I am sick of talking about PERSONAL experience and want to move on and help wtih the bigger picture. Be an advocate for education, just as you are.

Thank you for your posts and keep up the great work!

Keep doing what you are doing in a way your are raising awareness to the issue of child abuse with people around the USA and the world for that matter and if one child is spared, then it's worth the effort.

Renee, you always leave me thinking, whether I post a comment or not. I read every one of your articles, and even on the few things I don't necessarily agree with, you provoke thought. I don't have daily interaction with children, but I do remember how it felt to be abused and I don't want any child to ever have to suffer it.

Yes, you are definitely accomplishing something. Keep up the good work.

Renee, I'm new here, but I'm more than supportive of anyone who helps out kiddos. I'll help in any way I can. You can bet I'll stay on top of your articles.

Renee it dont matter what folks say,,, as long as you help one child you have help someone....

Yes I listen and Yes I have flash backs on my childhood,but I also know that I am grown now with my own kids.So yes I am more than interested in helping to protect children!

Thank you everyone.

Julie its okay to not agree the point is we are doing something about it. Something isn't working in the system today thats for sure.

YES, YES, NO AND YES, I HAVE LEARNED SO MUCH FROM YOU, RENEE, THANKS

1. Did I teach you anything this past month?
Yes, you taught me that there are people out there that care and are doing something about it.

2. Did anything really make you stop and think?
Actually you did.....I was abused as a child and my way of dealing with it is to more or less put my head in the sand. Well, that and it is part of the reason that I decided not to have kids, I didn't want to risk continuing the violence. You made me see that there are people out there that are taking their experience and trying to make a change in other's lives and the future. Maybe, I need to do my part too.

3. Did you witness and report a incident this past month?
Thankfully, no.

4. Are you more aware?
Not more aware of the problem, but more apt to be a part of the solution. So, thanks and keep up the good work!

You keep on as long as you want to.

Two points that leap to mind first, reading this:

First, anyone who is bothered by your emailing can easily and quietly block your name so they receive no more email from you, without being an %&# about it.

Second, I am a very sensitive, highly empathic person and find some of your articles very hard to read because of this. Sometimes I don't read them. This is because of my past history and the qualities already mentioned. However, while I may be a very quiet, sometimes-reading connection, even just seeing the title of your article go by raises awareness. I appreciate the work you're doing and your passion for it. And I feel better about the world knowing you are out there doing what you do. You are doing good and touching people's lives, and you should not let those negative comments make you doubt yourself or the good you do.

Yes I am connected with Roger he is a wonderful man.

I as well want to let you all know part of this article is as well to try to educate myself. Knowing what I am getting across is helping me realize what I want to continue doing and what I want to do more of.

I don't mean to sound hateful or uncaring but I frankly don't care if people don't like what I am doing. I am doing what I feel is right. I want to thank each one of you for answering this it does help me with my journey.

And we are talking about it, Renee. Bringing it out into the open is a very positive thing! I think you are performing a great service here.

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While I don't really like getting the mass emails, I do have to applaud you for your dedication to spreading the word. I typically come to Gather for entertainment and fun. So I do appologise for skipping some of your heavier subject articles.

I'm new as you know---but I can't imagine being at gather without you. You know my personal feelings on the subject and that I share your concern. This may stretch this out of proportion seemingly--but have you ever noticed how many excellent storylines on Law&Order SVU diligently explore the horrors and the laws, as well as socail climate, around child abuse. your friend,Lonnie Fowler---"to thine own self be true.'' there is after all a block/sender button here for the annoyed. oh, and one more, concerning the fight for all injustice: IF NOT ME, WHO? IF NOT NOW, WHEN?

I've learned a lot, Renee. Thank you.

REnee, I worked for the State, for the Mentally challenged, and the developementally disabled. It is a place where we had to advocate. The funds are archaic, and they suffer, the children, and the forgotten mentally ill adults. You are doing a fine job. IF you get a letter from God telling you to stop, I would worry. Until then , "Full Steam Ahead", and those who do not want to come along, can (((#$#&$*#$> Ellen B

1. Did I teach you anything this past month?
I have pretty much already educated myself on everything I have read you write about, and keep myself educated on the topic.

2. Did anything really make you stop and think?
Just reminded me of the situation.

3. Did you witness and report a incident this past month?
No, I have not witnessed anything this month, nor have I reported anything. On the same note, but in another light. While it is always necessary to be vigilant about these types of things I think it is possible for some people to be over vigilant. I would rather people err on the side of caution, but sometimes it can get outright ridiculous.

4. Are you more aware?
Never have been unaware so I can't necessarily say I am more aware

HTH

Sophie the only thing ridiculous regarding child abuse is kids dieing because some adult can't control their temper. As well if I reminded you of the situation then I did one thing I have set out to do.

Renee first of all some people dont want to hear the truth...EVER. They live in a constant state of denial.

Second I have learned.

Third I love the responses you gave to the questions asked..

Lori I thought I did rather well myself

Renee, I have to be totally honest that I don't read all of your articles. Sometimes, they bring back way too many painful memories. Sometimes it is just more than I want to deal with.

But I admire you for your fight. I admire you for what you are trying to accomplish, and it means a lot to me that you are willing to go the extra mile to do what you do.

I fight.. in my own way.. in my own community.... but I don't think I could ever do what you're doing. Thank you for doing it.

Renee, I have to be honest, too. Sometimes the things you post are too painful for me to think about. But I read the ones I can bear, every day that I am on the computer.
I am very aware of child abuse, always.
I was actually telling my brother about you, today. I told him about your work to get tougher punishment for child abusers. This is a subject dear to his heart, of course, because one of his adopted daughters was severely abused and traumatized.
My work as a minister is, of course, to teach people about the love of God. I told him I was doing my best to keep folks from becoming the kind of people who would do such things. But that you were doing a very important job, too, by making sure those who did do such things were stopped.
I'm proud of you, Renee. I know that the love in your heart for children is very strong.
My calling is a different calling, but our goals are the same. That no children ever be hurt again.

Renee, you are making a difference...
It is a hard topic for many to think about, muchless respond to, but you are making a difference

I am much more aware thanks to you. Keep up the good work, even when you get discouraged. Your voice is very needed.

Renee, you are doing an excellent job. I look at my little boy, and can't imagine how anyone could ever get mad enough at such a sweet little innocent child to hurt them, but I know it happens to little boys and girls just like him everyday.

I look at pictures of James and think about how lucky you're sweet little boy is. He's been through so much at such a young age, but now he has you to protect and care for him. I wish every victim of abuse had someone like that.

I can not imagine anyone having problems with the work you are doing for children and your work is not going unnoticed. No, I have not reported any abuse this month, thank God I did not see any but rest assured if I do I will report it. In the past yes, one was a woman trying to get her less than one year old little girl's ears pierced....while shopping in a store I heard a child screaming bloody murder, (had one ear pierced and was trying to do the other ear) of course it got mine and everyone else attention too.....when I finally could see what was going on,- the 'stupid mother' (yes, I said stupid, how did she know that child wanted her ears pierce, the mother was doing it for herself not for her child) and even hit her a couple times screaming for her to shut up!! I ran to my vehicle (bag cell phones at that time) and called a girl I barely knew but knew she worked at DSS and informed her what was going on.........she immediatley took action! Now, whatever came of this I do not know, I left that for the authories to handle. The second incidence, was a family member, that I called DSS on...........yes, a family member and DSS took action.

No, I do not like mass emails, if you are my connection, I WILL read your articles, I have blocked several connections and have even deleted some, why??? I do not want a mass email telling me to vote for your child, please read and rate my stuff when you do not even give me the time of day with regard to my stuff and this type of junk! These are some of the examples of mass emails that I do not like nor do I want to see!

I thank God everyday for people like you who are willing to devote your time to help in protecting these children...........I have nieces and nephews and trust me if I for one moment thought there were/had been any abuse I would have called DSS on their parents which are my brothers and sister!

People are always going to find fault when someone works for a cause, not matter what that cause maybe.... most of the people who complain either do not have a heart, have no life, are jealous of those like you who are making a difference or are guilty of 'something'!

YOU ARE MAKING A DIFFERENCE....continue to fight for this great cause, - there are others fighting too! God bless you with strength and courage to carry on, - you will be in my prayers!

PS I would have not deleted you are even have blocked a mass email from you because I know what you stand for....you are not about 'self' like some people appear to be!!!

Renee you have done a lot of good. I started writing again because of you. Thanks.

We all do what we can. Keep doing what you can.

I have always been aware of these problems and have tried to correct them on my own. It's been very frustrating for me. I am so glad you have found a way to fight the system. As hard as it is to hear these stories, we have to stay aware of them or things will never change. Don't ever give up.

It is a problem in this world that needs people like you to draw attention to it. Just keep on what you are doing. You are doing it right.

Here's a 10 and a click towards your next cash-out.