Maia Pinion:
it will take a herculean effort to care for just one of these children. One of my adopted children were rescued from what was described as the worst case of abuse in the state's history.

They dont recognize love and life the way the majority of us do. A simple hug is a precursor to terror. They go into fight/flight mode changinging their demeanor and expression to something unrecognizable. You have to experience it to understand. Even at a young age, they lash out at themselves and anyoone within reach. With some you have to cover your arms with Ace bandages before approaching