SOMETIMES LIFE CAN BE SO HARD
That we can end up being worried and feeling sad, confused and scared, or we may not yet be certain why we feel this way.
Well the good news is: talking to someone can make you feel better and even help you find a solution. There are lots of people and services available for you and who want to help you.
So here is a list of some of the things you might be worried about:
VIOLENCE (To yourself or Some-one else).
ABUSE (Physical, Sexual, Emotional, or neglect)
RELATIONSHIP ISSUES (Arguments within families, other family members or with friends).
BULLYING or HARRASSMENT
FAMILY PROBLEMS and FAMILY BREAK-UPS
UNHAPPY and/or FEELING SUICIDAL
ALCOHOL ISSUES
DRUG ISSUES
SEX and SEXUALITY ISSUES
VIOLENCE AT HOME
RACISM
THE ILLNESS or DEATH of Someone Close to You
BEING IN LOCAL AUTHORITY CARE (e.g.: Being looked after)
ANYTHING ELSE THAT AFFECTS YOU
How Do These Things Make You Feel?
Abuse creates all kinds of emotions including, feeling rejected, frightened, lonely, confused, angry, unloved, guilty or ashamed or unimportant.
What can make abuse feel more confusing is when the person you look up to is the person who is abusing you and hurting you.
It does not mean it’s your fault or that anyone is to blame for it happening.
It’s OK if you’re not really sure what Abuse is. We can find ourselves being abused for all kinds of reasons.
It’s OK to want to find out more about this difficult subject so YOU can help keep Yourself Safe.
Young people in particular may find themselves hurt by an adult or even another young person, this hurt may occur in many ways, and abuse in any form is never your choice or even your fault.
Therefore, if something is worrying you or making you scared and you’re not sure if its abuse then it’s important to talk to someone you trust. If possible, get in touch with one of the services listed below and tell them what has happened to you.
REMEMBER: YOU ARE NOT ALONE
Talking about what’s happening in your life can help you understand the choices you have and help you find a safe solution. You can stop the abuse happening – GET HELP NOW.
Are you a child?
Do you need to talk?
Call ChildLine on (0800 1111) or simply click here to visit their website.
Worried about a child?
You may be their only hope.
Call the NSPCC Helpline now on:
0808 800 5000
or Click here to visit their website.
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For further details of this important subject write to :
NSPCC PUBLICATIONS
42 Curtain Road,
London EC2A 3NH
Or telephone 020 – 7825 7422
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Alternatively you can Email; publications@nspcc.org.uk
Or visit their NSPCC WEBSITE: http://www.nspcc.org.uk/ or visit: http://www.worriedneed2talk.org.uk/
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For children who wish to find out more real-time advice on all sorts of issues simply visit the new highly interactive website called:
http://www.there4me.com/
Where you can email your questions and talk to an online agony aunt called Sam, or have a private Inbox, speak in real-time to an advisor, or simply play games.
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