Hello my name is Charles J Stecker Jr.

I'd like for you to come with me on a short journey…

Imagine you are born and by the age of 3 you have suffered so many questionable injuries, including a fractured skull that you are taken from your birth family.

Imagine your first acts of courage and heroism happening at the tender age of 4 years old.

Imagine, if you can, being 4 years old, and while being brutally beaten yourself, you did all you could to save your 2 year old brother from a beating he had received as well.

Imagine that despite all attempts to save your brother it isn't enough and you end up with a severe injury that leaves you with a permanently disfigured arm and your 2 year old brother is dead.

Imagine that as a young teenager you are afforded the opportunity to reunite with your birth family only to suffer through 5 more years of abuse.

Imagine 47 years later you are still seeking justice for your childhood experiences and your little brother's murder.

Okay, now stop imagining…What I just asked you to imagine is my reality.

The person who murdered my brother and critically injured me had another child die in their care just 10 months prior, yet they never were held accountable for either death or the assault on me.

I have made it my lifelong personal quest to seek justice for not only my brother but all abused and murdered children.

Click on the link below and read a compelling front cover news story written about me that took the reporter six pages to encapsulate. You will learn of my lifelong journey seeking answers, and you will be astounded at the “yet to be determined” outcome. http://www.philadelphiaweekly.com/new...

I’m also asking you to please take a moment and read the Petition linked below. Please Share It and Sign It, if you agree with what I am seeking…
http://www.change.org/petitions/r-set...

All through my early childhood and then through my teen years, I was abused in every way possible. I constantly lost family, friends and belongings. I was consistently moved from home to home leaving me feeling unwanted and unloved. I was never able to get a solid education or establish myself in a community. I was failed by my birth parents, the child welfare system, the justice system and by society as a whole.

As a young man I joined the U. S. Coast Guard which aided in developing my character and leadership skills. I was honorably discharged after serving my term and I am a proud veteran.

Some of the issues from my childhood followed me into adulthood. Broken relationships and shallow friendships have been the norm. As a result of an unwanted divorce for which I accept my responsibility, I am estranged from my daughter and diligently attempt to bridge that gap. I've lost two other children — one to abortion and the other to adoption. Financial blunders from failed business attempts and a hopscotch-type employment record are a part of my history and continue to haunt me to this very day.

With a take charge attitude I have been able to turn my life around, overcoming my past and bringing victory not only into my life but to the lives of others as well. I have conquered addictions and low self worth. I give credit to my success to my mountain moving faith in God and my own willingness to do the necessary work.

I have been told that my absolute refusal to allow the negativity of my past keep me from a positive future is what sets me apart from others. I enjoy inspiring the youth of today, encouraging them to become the leaders of tomorrow.

I bring a message of faith, hope and love to all, asking for no sympathy. What I do ask though is that you be open to learning something from my experiences.

My desire is to empower each individual I interact with. My fervent hope is that a positive change will happen in your life, family and community through YOU. When it comes to assisting anyone who may have experienced abuse people have said that I exemplify the definition of a true servant.

I have been a speaker at many seminars and rallies locally, nationally and internationally. I will tell you, with a smile on my face, that I have spoken from outside the White House to inside the outhouse and I truly have.

Many have said that I am a dynamic speaker who serves others through my thought provoking true life personal stories. My never-ending fight to bring abusers to justice along with integrating rehabilitation in that process has gained me global recognition.

My diverse cross cultural and multidisciplinary expertise is sought after. I have been featured on many radio talk shows, television shows, and in newspaper articles. In 2012 I was recognized as a “Difference Maker” in Philadelphia, PA. for my child, youth and community advocacy efforts. You can read about it if you’d like by following this link: http://www.southphillyreview.com/news...

I practice Soul Centered Leadership as the Founder and Director of the International Child Abuse Prevention Task Force Inc., where I and a global team combat crimes committed against children around the world, along the way reuniting families whenever possible.

Through Chahlie’s Angels, Llc, ( Yes Chahlie with 2 h’s) I am an Empowering Speaker and Authority on Overcoming Adversity. I established this company as a living memorial to my brother.

It has been said that I have encouraged numerous people from all walks of life to heal from the traumatic effects of childhood abuse through my solution based approach. I am humbled as I am called a "Hero to Multitudes."

I am a Children's Rights Warrior, and a Parental Responsibility Advocate. In addition I am a Community Leader, Activist and Volunteer. This is a partial list of the organizations I am now a member of: The Child Welfare League of America, The American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children, The International Society for the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect, The National Association of Adult Survivors of Child Abuse, Protecting Canadian Children, Children Without A Voice, Community Partners 4 Kids, Stand Up For Kids and Shriner’s International.

I leave you now with this Pearl of My Personal Wisdom: “The majority of choices in your childhood were chosen for you. All of your adulthood choices are chosen by you. Take personal responsibility for your choices and choose wisely.”

Thank You for reading all of this.
Be Blessed.

I want to thank Charles for sharing part of his story tonight with my readers.
For anyone who has not already done so, please take a few minutes to read and sign the petition at the above link. Charlie and I both thank you!
Part 3 will be available March 4, 2014.

You can follow Charles on Facebook at:
https://www.facebook.com/Servant.of.T...
and on Twitter at:
https://twitter.com/chahlies_angel

Unlike this innocent two year old child — Charlie's little brother — I lived through my abuse. Unlike Charlie, even though my abuse was also extreme, I survived without any lasting outward signs to tell the tale. However, the internal scars remained in tact for many, many years.

For more information on my own story of child abuse and my fight to survive, plus my other books available, please visit my website.

http://sj2448.wix.com/suejulsen