A Rough Draft Abuse - 2673 Words

Amelia Lanier ENG III Ms. Fox 6 February 2015 Rough Draft: Abuse Every human has a right to live in a safe environment without the threat or presence of abuse- be it psychological, physical, sexual, emotional, or economical- and to be accepted into shelter without discrimination against age, gender, ethnicity, religion, political beliefs, disability, or economic, mental, or social status. To live in a safe healthy environment is a privilege that all deserve. To have the opportunity to hone their skills and figure out who they are without fear of discrimination or any element of deterrence. All humans are equal and therefore all humans deserve the equal chance to be themselves and grow without fear in their lives. The definition of abuse†¦show more content†¦Any form of abuse can affect a person for life, directly or indirectly, the effects being visible or invisible, hidden away deep down and can be triggered at any time. Abuse can take several forms and can be one or any combination of psychological abuse, physical abuse, sexual abuse, emotional abuse, or economic abuse. Each subcategory is equally as harmful if used on an individual, and even more so if multiple are used together which is more common unfortunately due to the fact that it is more likely that if one form of abuse is used, then another is also prevalent. Long term effects of all forms of abuse can result in PTSD, depression, ADD/ADHD, academic problems, flashbacks, withdrawal, sleep difficulty, eating disorders, self harm, substance abuse, or panic attacks. (â€Å"Effects of Child Abuse and Neglect.†) Other effects of abusive treatment can result in the abused to experience, during the time of or years later, upsetting emotions, frightening memories, or a sense of consistent danger to oneself, disconnection from oneself or reality, or experience trust issues. Domestic Abuse can be formatted into a cycle with six steps beginning with abuse, where the abuser initially lashes out and defines their role of power over the abused. The next step is the guilt of the abuser over what actions they had performed to harm the abused. The third step are the excuses that cover up what the abuser has done, excusing their behavior and