I Hate Child Abuse

I am forever perplexed by the 'observation' that those who have been abused are apparently more likely to abuse others later in their own lives. I think it more likely that they would be even more determined to do their bit to stop it happening to anyone else. This is usually part of what keeps them positive about going forward, and the driver behind seeking justice against the abuser. To saddle them with the probability that they too are likely to abuse must be the ultimate hurt.

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Gusman · 61-69, M

I was abused as a child and it affected me for many years. With 25 years of alcoholism. When I was finally able to pull myself away from the booze I went out of my way to help those who were being abused.I listened to the children. That is what they crave. Someone to listen to them and help them. I had 3 child tell me they were being molested and I had those abusers imprisoned for their despicable act on their own kids. Years later I received a letter from one of those children thanking me for not only stopping the abuse but believing them.
Why would I want to inflict abuse on a child when I know the lifetime damage it does?