Listen, Just Once

By A.R. Von

BASED ON A TRUE STORY

This is a story of a young girl who experiences things no child should ever experience. Lizzie tries and tries to get the attention of her mother to get it to stop, to get her to help. She is also left with the duty of protecting her sister, Rose from the monster. A man who makes both girls shiver when he comes to babysit them. If only the one person who SHOULD be there to listen, WOULD just be there for them. If only her mother would listen, just once...

• Language: English
• Publisher: A.R. Von
• Release date: Jan 17, 2015
• ISBN: 9781311713780

A.R. Von

A.R. is an animal lover who was born and raised in Bronx, NY and is the oldest daughter of two girls. She holds an Associate’s Degree in Computer Science and Information Technology, which was only briefly used. She’s a mother of two entertaining boys (as well as a large menagerie of pets, all of which she considers her babies.) She’s also a wife to a delightfully handsome, amazingly supportive and outrageously funny man-beast who wants nothing more than to see her dreams thrive. A.R. loves tattoos as well as anything dragon and fantasy related. In her free time, she enjoys playing with her babies, exercising, writing, listening to music, hiking, cooking, dancing and reading. She also loves a great adventure in and out of a book! She writes to free her mind of its constant wandering and clutter. She thrives on the fact she can share it with readers that have the same passion for a great escape from everyday life. She also loves to hear from her reader's and chat away, so feel free to reach out to her any time. https://www.facebook.com/ARVon2

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Listen, Just Once

A True To Life Story

By

A.R. Von

ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

This work is based on a true story and the names have been changed to protect the innocent. No infringement of rights or liability is intended to any group, or to any person living or dead. The author intended to tell a non-fiction story for no profit or gain.

Cover by Leanore Elliott

Edited By WM PRODUCTIONS

Listen, Just Once

© Copyright 2012 by A.R. Von

*Author’s Note*

There are so many forms of abuse that exist in our world. One of them, which branch into many, is the abuse of a child—of children. The innocent little people that look up to adults for guidance, support, answers and so much more. Those pure minds that absorb all around them like the driest of sponges. Children are very special, delicate beings that need the utmost care and dedication from their caregivers. Sadly, there are caregivers out in this world that don’t see that. Don’t see children as anything other than punching bags, throw toys, blow-up dolls and practice dummies for the very worst of word barbs or first blows. Frustrations and anger. Revenge and much more undeserved emotion.

NO CHILD deserves this, any of it!

NO CHILD deserves to be violated!

NO CHILD deserves to have their innocence taken away from them without their

knowledge, permission and understanding!

NO CHILD is stupid!

NO CHILD is worthless!

ALL CHILDREN deserve a chance!

To love

To be loved

To dream

To believe

To be…

So, I ask of you, who are reading this to please take this story as a glimpse into just a tiny part of an abused child’s life and use it to help others out there by donating to one of the charitable causes listed below or another you are more comfortable or familiar with. There are so many children out there who need to be heard, that need help from someone with a true heart and conscience. Be one of them, even if it’s with only a small monetary donation. And be sure to smile afterwards because you’ve done a great thing. An amazing thing and I thank you for it! Also, please leave a short review, so others thinking about reading it will take this very important subject into further consideration.

UNICEF https://www.unicefusa.org/donate/support-unicefs-child-protection-programs?gclid=Cj0KEQiA8rilBRDZu_G8hszXraoBEiQABlB9Y0l6eNCYbVUHtrefy9h7XnmfhxgF-3E2p565bcMhZDEaApI18P8HAQ

JOYFUL HEART FOUNDATION http://www.joyfulheartfoundation.org/learn/child-abuse-and-neglect?gclid=Cj0KEQiA8rilBRDZu_G8hszXraoBEiQABlB9Y63wHsTNOo1e4DSpTYV4Q0UectNXGFe9fA61MHdyi0QaAnI98P8HAQ

CHILDHELP https://www.childhelp.org/

CHILD and FAMILY CHARITIES http://childandfamily.org/services/child-abuse-prevention.html

Listen, Just Once is based on a true story

Thank you for reading and for your support!

Xoxo

~A.R.~

Dedication

To all of you with a voice. Never give up on being heard…

CHAPTER ONE

The start to it all

Mama, please don’t go, Lizzie whispers so very low that no one could hear her. She speaks very quietly because she fears her mother will yell at her again,