Born in the fire
by a Local Juvenile Domestic Violence Survivor
I was raised in a house where love was a war,
Where silence was deadly and slamming doors roared.
The battles were daily, the scars still remain,
And I thought that love meant living with pain.
I learned that a promise could shatter like glass,
That "forever" was fragile and never would last.
No one ever showed me how love’s supposed to feel—
I thought hurting each other was part of the deal.
So, I’m sorry if I’ve hurt you, if I broke you apart,
If I didn’t know how to handle your heart.
I was taught that love was cruel and unkind,
And I’ve been fighting the ghosts they left in my mind.
I never saw tenderness, never knew peace,
Just screaming and fighting, a hope that would cease.
I’m trying to unlearn the damage I’ve known,
But love, when you’re broken, feels hard to call home.
So, to whoever I hurt, past or yet to come,
I’m sorry for not knowing what love could become.
I’m still teaching myself how to hold on, not fight,
To offer a love that feels gentle, feels right.
But sometimes the past has a grip on my chest,
And I hurt the ones that I wanted to bless.
I’m sorry if I ever made you feel small,
I’m still learning that love isn’t anger at all.
I’m sorry for the damage I carry inside,
For the ways that it pours out when I try to hide.
I’m trying to heal, but the road’s long and steep,
And sometimes I drown in the love that I seek.
So, if you’ve been hurt by my hands or my heart,
Know that I’m mending, but still torn apart.
I was born in the fire, but I’m learning to heal,
Learning that love is tangible and real.
Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office
Sex Offender Registry
NOTIFICATION OF SEX OFFENDER RELOCATION
REGISTRANTS NAME: JOSHUA MICHAEL McFADDEN
D.O.B 06/13/1992 AGE- 32
LOCATION: 1116 TRLR 1 LAVENDER RD GROVER NC
DESCRIPTION: W/M, 5’09 ft, BLUE EYES, BLONDE(STRAWBWERRY) HAIR
CONVICTED OF: CRIMINAL SEXUAL CONDUCT WITH A MINOR 2ND DEGREE- OUT OF STATE CONVICTION
TERM OF REGISTRATION: GENERAL OFFENDER-Offender will be registered for thirty (30) years Offender eligible to petition after ten (10) years.
The Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office is required by law to maintain a registry of sex offenders residing, working, or attending school in Cleveland County. In an effort to keep our community informed we are posting on social media when a sex offender has a change of residency or is newly registered with this agency.
For our readers we understand that this is a sensitive topic. Please remember that ANY personal attacks of ANY kind, use and/or misuse of this information by individuals, groups or entities to commit criminal acts (to include, but not limited to, threats, intimidation, stalking, harassment) against other persons is subject to criminal prosecution. Profane language will also be deleted.
A complete fact sheet can be located by going to the NC State Bureau of Investigation Sex Offender Registry ... See MoreSee Less
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Positive Community Involvement!
On Thursday, November 14, 2024 at approximately 5:30am, a 74 year old female walked away from a residence in the Belwood area of Cleveland County. Deputies with Cleveland County Sheriff's Office were notified at approximately 9:21am about her being missing. During the initial search for her whereabouts, Sheriff Norman received information from a resident that she was dropped off in Kings Mountain near the Starbucks. After receiving that information, she was located by KMPD and returned to her residence by Sheriff Deputies. This involvement from the community that led to her being located safely is a direct reflection of positive relationships that have been built by the citizens and the Sheriff's Office under the leadership of Sheriff Norman. ... See MoreSee Less
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He’s best sheriff since Haywood Allen
The best Sheriff period ! Hands down !
Great job
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Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office
Sex Offender Registry
NOTIFICATION OF SEX OFFENDER RELOCATION
REGISTRANTS NAME: DANIEL RICHARD STROUPE III
D.O.B 11/19/1987 AGE- 36
LOCATION: 655 MOUNT ZION CH RD CASAR N.C.
DESCRIPTION: W/M, 5’06 ft, BLUE EYES, BROWN HAIR
CONVICTED OF: INDECENT LIBERTY WITH A MINOR X2
TERM OF REGISTRATION: RECIDIVIST Offender – Lifetime Registration
The Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office is required by law to maintain a registry of sex offenders residing, working, or attending school in Cleveland County. In an effort to keep our community informed we are posting on social media when a sex offender has a change of residency or is newly registered with this agency.
For our readers we understand that this is a sensitive topic. Please remember that ANY personal attacks of ANY kind, use and/or misuse of this information by individuals, groups or entities to commit criminal acts (to include, but not limited to, threats, intimidation, stalking, harassment) against other persons is subject to criminal prosecution. Profane language will also be deleted.
A complete fact sheet can be located by going to the NC State Bureau of Investigation Sex Offender Registry ... See MoreSee Less
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Need to let the parents deal with him behind closed doors and not go thru court system
The address listed has children I thought 🤔
Thank you for letting me know he looks familiar
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We are only 3 weeks away from our HIRING EVENT!
Come ready to #MeetWithARecruiter! Tuesday, December 3rd, 10am to 2pm at the Cleveland County Administration Building. Bring your resume, be prepared for an interview and #DressForSuccess! You could leave with a Conditional Job Offer!
We offer outstanding benefits including health plans with a $0 Employee-only Premium, HSA dollars up to $1,100, Employee Wellness Center, 6% County Contribution to 401(k), $500/semester scholarship available for CCSO employee’s family members at CCC, and more. ... See MoreSee Less
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