NO ONE
NO ONE deserves
To be physically abused
To be kicked, slapped, punched
To be restrained, threatened and held
NO ONE deserves
To live in fear and be reduced.

NO ONE deserves
To be emotionally abused
To be insulted, put down, criticized
To be ignored, laughed at and manipulated
NO ONE deserves
To live in shame and be reduced.
NO ONE deserves
To be sexually abused
To be sexually ridiculed, humiliated and shamed
To be sexually exploited, forced and used
NO ONE deserves
To live in degradation and be reduced.
NO ONE.
- Betsy Henderson