My sister told a counsellor at school about what happened to her. My sister has been abused by my mum. Now, she is under child protection. Then the counsellor told someone. So if my mum verbally abuses my sister would she be taken away? My sister is worried and she is worried about what my parents will think.

[kaliope]

I dont know what the rules are in england but here in the states, verbal abuse would not get the child taken away. They would at most require the family members to attend counseling services together to learn communication skills so they can get along better. The children are only taken away if there is extensive physical abuse.

[HALLIEBETH87]

Originally Posted by kaliope

I dont know what the rules are in england but here in the states, verbal abuse would not get the child taken away. They would at most require the family members to attend counseling services together to learn communication skills so they can get along better. The children are only taken away if there is extensive physical abuse.

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My sister and I were almost taken away for verbal and emotional abuse

Originally Posted by HALLIEBETH87

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My sister and I were almost taken away for verbal and emotional abuse

Oh no that's not good.

[Open Eyes]

((((happycheeks))))
If your sister is suffering verbal and emotional abuse than she should have the right to seek help. It is a way for her to learn that she has rights, it is sad that she would be so upset that she would need to do that.

We are finding out more and more about different disorders and issues that people face today and in that we are recognizing that some of the disorders or issues are manifested by poor conditions in which children are raised. At least the fact that children can ask for help is a beginning. Hopefully they will address the abuse taking place and your mother will be helped to learn the effects of her abusive ways and how to change her behavior.

Often parents abuse because it was how they were raised and they are dealing with issues as well. Somehow that cycle has to be broken because the reality is, often issues get passed from one generation to the next unknowingly. So the result is that many people wander around very uncertain of themselves and finally have to get some kind of therapy to help them recover from possible damage that was done to them while they were being raised.

You are not going to lose your sister, you sister will now get help and guidance and she will learn how to overcome your mother's abusive behavior. So you have to try to not panic and allow things to take their course. And maybe you, yourself can get help if you need it as well, or learn some of the issues that you may be dealing with as a result of your mother's abuse, if there is verbal and emotional abuse taking place. Your sister will most likely get couceling and it will be determined what is truely taking place.

Be thankful there is now a way to be heard if a child is being abused and needs help. For too long children endured abuse with no way of asking for help and guidance.

Open Eyes

Originally Posted by Open Eyes

((((happycheeks))))
If your sister is suffering verbal and emotional abuse than she should have the right to seek help. It is a way for her to learn that she has rights, it is sad that she would be so upset that she would need to do that.

We are finding out more and more about different disorders and issues that people face today and in that we are recognizing that some of the disorders or issues are manifested by poor conditions in which children are raised. At least the fact that children can ask for help is a beginning. Hopefully they will address the abuse taking place and your mother will be helped to learn the effects of her abusive ways and how to change her behavior.

Often parents abuse because it was how they were raised and they are dealing with issues as well. Somehow that cycle has to be broken because the reality is, often issues get passed from one generation to the next unknowingly. So the result is that many people wander around very uncertain of themselves and finally have to get some kind of therapy to help them recover from possible damage that was done to them while they were being raised.

You are not going to lose your sister, you sister will now get help and guidance and she will learn how to overcome your mother's abusive behavior. So you have to try to not panic and allow things to take their course. And maybe you, yourself can get help if you need it as well, or learn some of the issues that you may be dealing with as a result of your mother's abuse, if there is verbal and emotional abuse taking place. Your sister will most likely get couceling and it will be determined what is truely taking place.

Be thankful there is now a way to be heard if a child is being abused and needs help. For too long children endured abuse with no way of asking for help and guidance.

Open Eyes

I am happy that people know about what has been happening. My sister doesn't have to suffer. I guess she will get the support that she needs. I agree with everything you said. Children and people have disorders because of abuse. It's a vicious which needs to be broken. I would want the best for my sister. I am glad she has it. I don't want to lose her if my mum abuses her.

I disagree about the laws in the US being that children are only taken away in cases of extensive physical abuse. I have two grandchildren. Their father also has three older children, not by my daughter. He lost custody entirely of the older ones, and for my grandchildren, he is legally allowed only the visitation my daughter gives him. All of this was for verbal abuse, never physical.

I am glad it happened, though. Verbally, that man is a monster.

[TerryL]

I hope it will all turn out well Happy Cheeks. You are a good sister.

I hope it turns well too happycheeks

My sister is fine and she hasn't been taken away.