In the United States, over 2.9 million cases of child abuse are reported a year. This unimaginable statistic was stated by Do Something, an organization trying to help the cause. Many of these children suffer an unimaginable amount of pain. The suffering is not only during the abuse, but the pain continues on in other aspects of their life. Sadly, Carley Conner from One For The Murphy's, by Lynda Mullaly Hunt, experienced these same events. Painful events of the past always affect our present reactions and emotions.
Carley Connor experiencing an excruciating amount of pain, affected her attitude towards Mrs. Murphy. She felt content with her life, living in Vegas with her mother. Then her stepfather, Dennis entered the picture. Her life …show more content…
I was very close with my Great Grandma Smith, who I lost a few years ago. This event caused pain and loss in my life, but it made me realize the importance of my relationships with my family. As a young child, I could not understand why someone I loved so much would leave. I had yet to realize, that it was not her choice, and that she is still always with me. I remember many of the memories we made. Including, Thanksgiving, playing with dolls, her igniting an interest in me to play piano,and listening to her stories, I will always remember these joyous moments. I still feel connected to her, whether just sitting and thinking about her, or playing the piano. Although she is gone, she is always in my heart. This made me realize how much we should value the time we have with people. After losing someone I loved, I am more careful concerning my interactions with my family, and realize how important they are in my life. Going through this event changed me. After, I thought of people and the way I act towards them differently. I would love my family even if I did not experience the pain of losing a family member, but since I lost someone I love, it makes me realize how important they truly are to me. Even though it was a painful experience, it was certainly a benefit to realize how blessed I am to have my …show more content…
Present reactions and emotions are changed because of past painful events. In life, it is important to watch and be careful of how painful events are changing us. Learning how to have these painful events positively change our lives is
Carley Connor experiencing an excruciating amount of pain, affected her attitude towards Mrs. Murphy. She felt content with her life, living in Vegas with her mother. Then her stepfather, Dennis entered the picture. Her life …show more content…
I was very close with my Great Grandma Smith, who I lost a few years ago. This event caused pain and loss in my life, but it made me realize the importance of my relationships with my family. As a young child, I could not understand why someone I loved so much would leave. I had yet to realize, that it was not her choice, and that she is still always with me. I remember many of the memories we made. Including, Thanksgiving, playing with dolls, her igniting an interest in me to play piano,and listening to her stories, I will always remember these joyous moments. I still feel connected to her, whether just sitting and thinking about her, or playing the piano. Although she is gone, she is always in my heart. This made me realize how much we should value the time we have with people. After losing someone I loved, I am more careful concerning my interactions with my family, and realize how important they are in my life. Going through this event changed me. After, I thought of people and the way I act towards them differently. I would love my family even if I did not experience the pain of losing a family member, but since I lost someone I love, it makes me realize how important they truly are to me. Even though it was a painful experience, it was certainly a benefit to realize how blessed I am to have my …show more content…
Present reactions and emotions are changed because of past painful events. In life, it is important to watch and be careful of how painful events are changing us. Learning how to have these painful events positively change our lives is