Lauren Kavanaugh was born in 1993 in Dallas and was adopted by Sabrina and Bill Kavanaugh. Unfortunately, after 8 months, her biological mother, Barbara Atkinson, decided to fight for her daughter. Although the adoptive parents suspected that something was wrong, the court downplayed their concerns. In 1995, Lauren returned to her biological mother and her partner.
She returned to her biological mother. Almost immediately the nightmare began
Lauren’s ordeal began on the first day. She was constantly punished, beaten and even starved. Barbara kept saying she was a “bad baby.” When Lauren was 2.5 years old, she locked her in a closet. After many hours, she was released by her stepfather, who then sexually abused her and locked her again in the dark interior. Over the next few years, the piece of furniture was a place where she spent almost all her days.
Lauren was repeatedly abused by both her mother, stepfather and guests visiting their home. In addition, they abused her mentally and physically by beating her, starving her, threatening to kill her and waterboarding her on several occasions. She couldn’t even go to the toilet. The food she received was only to keep her alive, and even then Barbara was incredibly cruel. She only allowed her to chew, but not swallow, the meals she gave her daughter.
She was rescued years later. She weighed 11 kg
Lauren was freed on June 11, 2001, when one of her neighbors learned of her fate. Even though she was 8 years old, she looked no more than 3 and was so fit that she weighed only about 11 kilograms. There were many changes on the body, wounds, traces of beatings and cigarette burns. – We have already had children who were beaten, starved, sexually abused, neglected and mentally abused. But we’ve never had a child come to us who had it all – one of the doctors fighting for her life. Lauren’s parents received life sentences with the possibility of parole in 2031.
She was adopted again. After graduating, she helped victims of violence
Lauren was adopted for the second time by Sabrina and Bill. She struggled with many ailments, including mood disorders and . She took her own life thirty times. She managed to complete her psychology studies and then start supporting victims of domestic violence. This is how she met a 14-year-old girl with whom she had sexual contact. She faced long-term imprisonment for this. Ultimately, she was sent for psychiatric treatment.
Sexual violence is any unwanted sexual contact. According to UNICEF data, approximately 15 million teenagers between 15 and 19 years of age have experienced this type of violence around the world, but only 1 percent of teenagers seek help from a professional. Research shows that 80 percent Rape victims develop post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). If you are a victim of sexual violence, you can get help by calling, for example, the “Blue Line” Telephone Clinic – 22 668 70 00 (7 days a week, 8 a.m.-8 p.m.) or via the 24-hour hotline of the Women’s Rights Center – 600 070 717.
If you are experiencing difficulties and are thinking about taking your own life or want to help someone at risk of suicide, remember that you can use the free help numbers:
- Support Center for Adults in Mental Crisis: 800-70-2222
- Helpline for Children and Youth: 116 111
- Emotional support phone number for adults: 116 123
At this link [] you will find more information on how to help yourself or others, as well as contacts to organizations helping people in crisis and their loved ones. If there is a life-threatening situation due to suicidal thoughts or a suicide attempt, for immediate crisis intervention, call the police at 112 or go to the emergency room of your local psychiatric hospital.
Source: Gazeta
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