If Only Tears Helped

Extremely moving image – and a serious issue of injustice. Well done – no one person can stop it alone but perhaps your charge is to continually raise awareness. You’ve done that.

Wow such a powerfull flow of despair and sadness emanating from this .It is such a sad thing that so many helpless souls are taken advantage of and more and more of it. Paul

yes it is time … too many children’s lives have been hurt by the abusers and sadly many of the abusers have been abused .. it’s way beyond time to end this cycle ..

A very moving image Vickie.

Very powerful and moving Vickie

I can’t look at this too long Vickie….far too sad….

You have caught the emotion perfectly .such a sad song too …............... Art thats tells the story
power to you well created

Sadly true

No one deserves abuse. And no one should have to live as if that was the only way to live… It is sad indeed. Children should be allowed to have simple lives. It occurs to me that abusive people are like the lower of the predatory animals, jackals, hyenas, possums… The don’t have the ability to play with strong adults, only the weak and helpless. Shameful. Mercy and Grace are for God to give… as for me? Hang ‘em high!

Very good art work!

Thank you for your spirit filled art. It is so lovely.

Great work, well done

Vickie,this is very poignant work. You have brought an issue to the forefront today with If Only Tears Helped I worked for many years with children who had suffered abuse and feel very strongly about this topic! Society feels very uncomfortable about these issues and it use to make me very angry! The helpless
child is utterly dependent on adults to provide for their needs. They need to be nurtured, protected and loved both emotionally and physically. The Little Girl that appeared in your work may be asking questions which need to be answered? Why am I trapped? Why did this happen to me? This Little Girl maybe grieving and is angry. The reason I feel that she appeared to you, is that she knew it was safe to cry, to be held and be treated with great tenderness. You are a nurturing woman who can offer her that tenderness in moments of heartbreaking sorrow and loneliness. I realise that this is a deeply transforming experience Vickie, but one that we sometimes experience when we least except it. Childhood experiences can stay with us forever and there are times when we need to acknowledge them and allow inner expression. The Little Girl has found the right person, the right place and the right time. You are truly a remarkable lady and I send you Lovingkindness today. I shall light a candle for the Little Girl and pray that her anguish and distress will finally allow her peace! Thinking of you!Sx

what wonderful work, dedicated to those children who suffer at the hands of monsters, this image sees such sadness, the inside of a child, the emotion, the loneliness,, and having to deal with abuse, i think you have worked this art perfectly, very well done Vickie x

I was led here after viewing Sophie’s tribute to this work coppertrees. Your piece is haunting, sad, yet a honorable tribute to the needless suffering of children at the hands of their abusers. I am grateful that more and more awareness, education and support is happening concerning abuse. If you get a moment and are so inclined, please read my writing “on memory” … the aftereffects of abuse continues until it is healed, with the company and witness of a compassionate witness. Be well and thank you, Sophie and everyone who stands up for children. Many blessings, Emily

I bow my head and add my tears….
and my prayers…..
Beautiful work!

there is no greater sadness than this ~ and your art holds that feeling ~ I am moved xx

This is the picture that should have gone in a church of Mary. I love the motion of your strokes.

VICKIE.. FEAR NOT!! All is well.. your ability to feel the saddness is profound.. I went through hell but.. I have come to feel that peace and not by not seeing what is happening.. I work with others who have sufferered.. here at GenerationFive
You are an amazing woman.. xox

so very interesting you said this.. my dear friend Anne went with the group to dharmsala India almost 1.5 years ago I do believe..that is my first intro.. boy.. we have some vertical Karma!

Such a sad picture, but still very beautiful in a haunting way, and the message it portrays is a very important one, thank you Vickie

Abuse takes many forms and is a master of disguise. Childhood is too short. Innocence too precious. Any person who abuses a child in any way should wear their abuse on the forehead forever.

I am moved beyond words….......I embrace your message, this child and your incredible and emotive work of art!

well there be one peace one that comes from the artist who brings attention to these angels knowing that they can bring to light the pain and ease it with a brush stroke

Bravo

May your desire for a better quality of life for all children be answered. A very powerful image and words Vickie.

It would be wonderful Vickie if all children were happy kids, our entire world would be different and so would our future.

I applaud your compassion which seems so lacking on the whole. I worked with abused children for years (and I was one as well) and this is just a wonderful work to do. You have a dear heart. :0) Song

congratulations on the feature. Wonderful drawing of a very haunting picture. Truly looks like an abused child.

You got my vote. The image was compelling and one of my top choices (at Digital Artists United challenge); but when I visited and saw your intent… that was it.

Thanks for using your art to bring awareness to a subject that has traditionally been swept under the table.

Thank you for doing such a wonderful piece of work. Can so relate to it. x