Patty, that was sacry for you.

I admire your speaking out!

That little girl heard you and now she knows it is not okay to be hit--she may have never before received that message!

The parents heard you and though they denied the affect of the abuse, they are now aware of how it looks to others and that might make a difference. They might have never before received THAT message.

You never know what effect you may have had.

That is true courage and love: acting on someone else's behalf without thinking of yourself first !!

I applaud you!

And I pray your words make a difference for her.