When tantrums are a cry for help and not just a milestone to be outgrown over time.
They won’t simply pass.
They may worsen over the years.
They may evolve into aberrant behaviours that, unfortunately, many doctors won’t recognize.
And neither teachers, family members, nannies — nor even you — may see them for what they truly are.
Because most of us cannot see what we cannot conceive.
Kids often cannot verbalize abuse.
Instead, they cry, scream, hit, punch, destroy, overeat, stop eating, vomit, become constipated, hold their pee, or express all of it in inappropriate ways.
They may become constantly agitated or suddenly agitated out of the blue.
They may become hysterical over something you cannot grasp.
They jump at ordinary noises.
They melt down over a Lego piece that just fell on the floor.
They become furious at a piece of furniture after knocking themselves against it.
Their mind and body begin to dissociate — running in one direction while looking in another, never fully present.
They may develop fears of seemingly bizarre things or situations — even something as simple as the sound of a toilet flushing.
They’ll be tormented by nightmares.
If you take too long, they may even try to commit suicide as early as 7 years old.
Please! Don’t take that risk!
Babies may cry helplessly and require constant skin-to-skin contact.
As they grow, they may enter a freezing state. They may show you their cute little faces turning red as if filled with rage or terror, shaking while they stop breathing for a few seconds. You may feel completely clueless and start questioning your own “crazy genes.”
When being held, they may push away their aggressor while still smiling with their cute, happy baby face.
Because even babies can learn to survive through confusion, attachment, fear, and contradiction long before they have words to explain what is happening to them.
I strongly suggest teaching children, as early as possible, about private parts, body boundaries, and the importance of never keeping any secrets.
Hurry.
Get off your phone. Get out of your exhaustion. Open your eyes. WAKE UP!
Protect the children.
Yours or others’ — it doesn’t matter. We are all one.
And if you feel deep inside that something is off, don’t rationalize it away.
Act on it wisely.
Above all: if you are not the one hurting them, look first at the person you trust the most — the one you trusted your child with mindlessly.
Keep it to yourself at first, and seek professional help until you can figure out the truth.
Don't let the kid alone in her bedroom ever again
Record everything because you might question your own sanity.
Be brave.
Ask for Divine guidance.
Protect those who cannot protect themselves.
It will be the hardest thing you’ll ever do.
But if we can save even one child, we’ll be saving the world.