Before We Use Certain Words, We Should All Look At These Pictures. They Might Make Us Think Twice.

It’s not always as easy to see the lasting effects of verbal abuse. Domestic violence, child abuse, and bullying can all leave emotional scars that aren’t visible. These powerful images give us something to think about. WARNING: These images may be too graphic for some people.

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Laura Willard

May 27, 2014

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