This study examined the consequences of child abuse on the life of children in Trinidad. Participants 12 female and 12 male who were victims of abuse. The impact of child abuse on the growth and living conditions of children in Trinidad were assessed by structured interviews. Participants were randomly selected from the clientele of Trinidad and Tobago Police Service Victim and Witness Support Unit and the Community Police Unit. The research revealed that there was a negative impact on the growth and living conditions of children who experience child abuse, usually resulting in feelings of depression; suicidal ideations; feelings of hatred toward abusing parent. This study found that physical abuse, verbal abuse, sexual abuse, emotional abuse and psychological abuse were the most common types of abuse perpetrated against children in Trinidad. Whereas it pertains to the existence of abuse in Trinidad, the study found that parents expected children to overcome their negative experiences, and achieve success despite the presence of abuse. In the face of the abuse, the researchers found that 66% of abusers will still ensure that their child’s basic needs were secured.