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Approximately 5 children die every day due to child abuse. 3.6 million Cases of child abuse are reported every year. 25% of kids under the age of 4 are either neglected or abused. 45% are babies under the age of 1. In 2012, 80% of the perpetrators were the parents. In 2005, a file was reported on child abuse about an 11 year old boy who suffered the life held by the hands of his murderous mother, Catherine Rose Hagans. Any sense of maltreatment had occurred on the son, Dane and caused a thundercloud to forever stay in his memory. It is investigated that the boy didn't just experience physical abuse, but also neglect and emotional distress. Doctors and Nurses from the local hospital described Dane’s body as a severely broken toy that cannot be fixed after continuous examinations on the boy’s body. With his mother still not found, the community are still holding on and will not stop till justice is served. Throughout this story, Dane’s life from his perspective is told. As he learns and discovers many things, a friend is what he finds, along with another shining discovery. But his world stays dark when his mother comes in view to teach him a lesson that instead, must be taught to herself.
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Harper grew up in the foster care system, learning early that love could be temporary and anger could feel safer than sadness. By seventeen she was working full-time, surviving on five dollars and self-reliance, while everyone else her age was out living freely. Unlearning Survival is the story of what happens after survival mode stops working. It's about confronting anger, setting boundaries, and learning how to give yourself the care no one else taught you. This story is based on my own lived experiences. Some names, locations, and identifying details have been changed to protect the privacy of those involved. Certain events are written from memory, which may differ from how others remember them. Every emotion, experience, and truth shared here comes from my perspective from what I lived, felt, and saw. My intention is not to harm or blame anyone, but to give voice to the child I once was and to others who have lived through similar experiences. Thank you for reading my story with kindness and respect. Through honesty and reflection, Harper shares how childhood pain shaped her reactions, her relationships, and her view of love and how she's learning to turn that fire into calm. Her voice is raw but hopeful, revealing that growth isn't about perfection. It's about choosing peace, even when chaos feels familiar. This is a story for anyone who's ever been called "too much," anyone who's had to grow up too soon, and anyone learning that healing isn't pretty but it's possible.

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