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Soldier Boy - Survivor of Abuse

Follow the story of an abused child, share the story to raise awareness of child abuse.

Recently a Facebook page was launched telling the story of a man who survived sexual, physical and mental abuse as a child. Soldier Boy begins the story of how it all began when his mother married his abuser in 1982.

The page tells us the story is being told to raise awareness of child abuse, give a voice to those who remain silent and strength to those who want to speak out.

Followers are encouraged to read the story-post starting at the bottom reading up. When you go to the Facebook page scroll to the bottom to start the journey.

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Soldier Boy will soon launch a website for an easy to read as the story unfolds. As for now followers are encouraged to go to the Facebook page. Facebook membership is not required since pages are public. Just click here and grab some tissue. Share the story to help raise awareness of child abuse.

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