buzzzzz1 t1_j02xiln wrote
This made me wonder what % of the population experience childhood abuse, neglect, or other trauma. It looks like around 25%
Approximately one in four children experience child abuse or neglect in their lifetime. Of maltreated children, 18 percent are abused physically, 78 percent are neglected, and 9 percent are abused sexually.
EmRaff7 t1_j02yol9 wrote
That’s such a sad statistic. I can’t imagine 25% of kids going through anything close to what I went through without wanting to cry
ICOrthogonal t1_j0354ql wrote
It’s incredibly sad. Part of my sometimes painful journey into adulthood has also been coming to terms with childhood (emotional) abuse/neglect…and part of that has been a growing awareness of how disgustingly common it is.
Tangentially related: The Body Keeps the Score has been a useful resource (book) for me. Might be worth checking out if you haven’t explored it yet.
Wychfyre t1_j08werp wrote
I have that as an audio book. I have to listen in small chunks because it can be overwhelming. It has helped me out considerably.
ICOrthogonal t1_j09jbm2 wrote
Are you me? You just described me, right down to the audiobook.
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Ineedavodka2019 t1_j03b80r wrote
This study doesn’t even account for emotional and psychological abuse. If you include those the statistic is much higher than 25%.
Tofukjtten t1_j0489k6 wrote
it's weird how being in that statistic skews your perception. I thought the number would be higher.
Popcorn_Blitz t1_j06taft wrote
What's the definition of neglect though? That seems like it could be rather broad.
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