"Tuxy the Mistreated Kitten" a Story About Physical and Verbal Abuse

This children’s book is about physical and verbal abuse and the feelings the child feels as a result. Often when children are abused, they blame themselves. This book gives the message that it is never a child’s fault that their parents are making unsafe decisions. Many children feel that they were not treated well because there is something wrong with them. This book gives many important messages including that every child deserves to be treated with love, and it is never a child’s fault when their parents hurt them. It also educates the child about normal emotional responses such as anger, self-blame, sadness, and guilt. This book helps the child to understand the role abuse plays in their lives.