by Tracy Phillips

Created on: July 10, 2009   Last Updated: July 13, 2009

Michael Jackson A child abuse victim that triumphed.
Here's what I see looking into the eyes of Michael Jackson

I have been a fan of Michael Jackson's for many years and no matter what
happens I and countless others will remain fans. Here's why.

In this article I will not talk about Michael the entertainer but Michael the misunderstood. This article is not meant to disrespect his family in any way

shape or form.

Although it has not been proved that Michael was a victim of child abuse
his lifestyle behaviours gave many clues that he was a victim of abuse.

Here are some common things adults that have been abused as children
may do and here are some things that Michael did.

WHAT IS CHILD ABUSE?
Child abuse can take the form of any act of physical, emotional or sexual abuse perpetrated against a child. Child abuse can also take the form of neglect-ignoring the child's emotional and or physical needs. Child abuse can and does take place outside of the family-with step families, foster families or babysitters.

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Relationship Problems-fighting, blaming, mistrusting, poor communication skills and difficulty with intimacy.

* Lisa Marie Presley - May 18, 1994 til January 18, 1996 - ended in divorce. Lisa Marie and Michael were married in the Dominican Republic.



* Debbie Rowe - November 15, 1996 til October 8, 1999 - ended in divorce.

* Low Self Esteem-self doubt, self blame, shame.

Painfully shy in person, the man behind "Thriller," the biggest-selling album in history, was a legendary dynamo in front of a crowd, raising the spectacle of pop concerts to a new level. Known for a lengthy string of upbeat pop hits both by himself on "Thriller" and with his brothers in the Jackson 5, he seemed increasingly sad and troubled in his personal life. A long-time supporter of children, the 50-year-old had been dogged for years by child molestation accusations, though he was eventually acquitted of all charges in a trial that played out as an international soap opera in 2005.

But maybe the biggest contradiction of all was that no matter how big the controversy that dogged him or how much financial adversity he faced, Michael Jackson always believed he would be able to come back. One day, he would be the King of Pop once again.

* Self Sabotage-self destructive or self mutilating behaviour.

Brian OxAt the root of his empathy for others' suffering was the well of his own emotional pain. In pursuit for the idyllic childhood he never had, he built a 2,500 acre paradise called Neverland.

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