Kelsey’s Purpose
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I usually don’t have topics like this in my blog but this story really touched me. . .
I just was introduced to a little girl named Kelsey Briggs. She was a bright and, OH MY GOD, beautiful little girl. In 2005 Kelsey died from abuse at the hands of her step father. As a human being I find this kind of action deplorable. As a man, I am ashamed. Men need to step up. We need to wake up. The good one’s (men, that is) need to do deeds that overshadow the horrible deeds done by some men. We need to educate, we need to take responsibility for the actions of all men.
It is no longer enough to sit passively by as long as we are not directly affected by acts like this. But the truth is, we are all affected by acts like this. When any child dies in a senseless manner, we are all diminished. We need to begin being proactive, dealing with potential issues before they arise. Not only reactive. As good as they are, laws named after dead children, don’t save THAT child (this is reactive). Kelsey was taken from her mother’s home twice after suffering abuse, including 2 broken legs. On both occasions she was returned to the abusers.
Currently the step father is spending 30 years in prison. Personally, I think he got off easy!
For more information on how you can help make a difference, please Visit: http://www.kelseyspurpose.org
