[jmo531]

Ozzie,

I am sorry that this has affected you like this. It is sad when we witness things like this. I too have been out in public and have seen things that parents do that just sicken me. In fact, a few months back I went to Walmart to get something and My hubby, kids and I parked the car and in the very next car was an infant strapped in a car seat and a toddler strapped in another car seat. The windows were rolled up and it was hot outside. I ran inside the Walmart and asked the lady behind the counter to call the police. She hesitated. I told her to call the police now. She came around the courtesy desk to take a look and then slowley walked back around and then decides to call the police. I was pissed. It's almost as if she didnt want to get involved. This whole process took about 10 minutes. By the time I went back outside, the car was gone. I was sick to death worrying about those kids. I mean, what kind of person leaves children in a hot car with the windows up.

I wish more people would get involved when then see blaten abuse going on, maybe then less people would be affected by it.


Hugs,

Jen

[ktp]

(((((Ozzie)))))
That's awful. I can completely understand and sympathize with your feelings. I've felt very much the same way countless times before. It's very triggering to our own memories to see a child being treated so badly. Big hugs dear.I'm thinking of you!

Take care,
Kimberly.

so sorry that you had to see that terrible scene......just remember that you are a great person.....loved by many......

[dottie]

Hi Ozzie!

That post reminded me how terribly abusive my parents were to me. I'll never forget my mother giving me a black eye just because I left a couple of wrinkles in her shirt.(I had just ironed it.) I was not even allowed to put ice on it. Terrible cruelty..that never leaves me.

The closest thing to an apology happened a few years ago..when she said that she had nightmares of how she treated me growing up.

That was not an apology, in my book. Everyone thought she was this wonderful mother. But unfortunately they did not see what happened behind closed doors.

I have seen quite a bit of abuse, particularly in stores. My hearts aches for these children. They are so fragile. Parents need to consider that.

~Dottie

[BlueFaith]

((((((((((((Everyone that had to endure abuse))))))))))))
I'm sorry for all of you. I know how badly it hurts to see it happen all over again to another child, whether it be in public or whatever.

-Jennifer-

[dottie]

I was able to endure it.Somehow. When I graduated high school...I left home. I found my soul mate not long after that. He eventually died as the result of a rare brain tumor.I had to stay steady..as I had 4 children to raise.

They are all grown now & are successful in their careers. I thank God for that every day.

~Dottie

[Fuzzybear]

I am sorry you saw this horrible scene and that you were triggered.... I would have been too
(((((((((((((((((Susan))))))))))))))))))

[kimmydawn]

(((((((((((((susan))))))))))))))

i'm so sorry. i know one time me and another woman report a woman at a movie theater. she talked so ungly, then whipped a young child she had taken to an adult film it was horrible to hear and see.

we reported to the security guard who did NOTHING. the other woman and i talked with this woman in the hallway outside of our theater. the other woman cried and begged her not to do that anymore. she then looked at me and said (after the other woman went into the theater), "if she does that in public, can you imagine what she does at home?" then i cried.

i know how hurting it is to see and hear. then, of course, the memories it touches adds insult to injury.

be good to yourself right now.

love,

kd

[CJR520]

I am so glad that there are people like you out there watching. I was abused like that many, many times in different ways so I am alert to the tone of voice of an abuser, and the look they direct towards their victim. Also, their body language. There is way too much of this, and I, too, have tried to help children that I see in public, but the parents know , and they dissapear just like you said. They know!! I found out that someone, I don't know who, saw my grandaughter being abused in Meijers parking lot. They were going to call for help but found out that it was our family and didn't call. The person who told me doesn't want involved, so there we go!! Maybe the right brave person will call for help, and the abuse will end. You are a good person. Always watching and talking to us all and so helpful. Sorry you have that on your mind.