No amount of neglect, abandonment or abuse, regardless of the type, can hurt the soul more than seeing a loved one being abused in any form. It's at any age but the younger it starts the harder it is to cope; not to mention how it leaves the soul and brain physically damaged- just hearing or listening!
Taking it a step further, when it is the person whom you love; the person who refused to let you live in foster care or on the streets; the one you deem your primary care taker even if they struggle they at least try to take care of you. This soul is the kind of soul the world lacks; one that is truly kind, gentle, warm, accepting, nurturing and loving. You want to do anything you can to save them from what you see; from the horrible threats and words shouted...but you can't.
Silently hidden and watching, you