No Child Should Have To Choose

This is a deeply personal and painful testimony shared to shed light on the silent suffering of children who are manipulated and abused, often by those in trusted roles like teachers, pastors, and family members. The speaker recounts being targeted as a child by a man who used manipulation instead of violence, making abuse seem like a twisted form of love or survival. They emphasize that no child should ever have to trade their body for safety, food, or affection. Thankfully, caring neighbors stepped in and helped, showing that community support can make all the difference. The message ends with a powerful call to both young people and adults: speak up, protect the vulnerable, and stop covering for abusers—because every child is worth protecting, healing, and loving with dignity.