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From Victim To Survivor of Childhood Sexual Abuse

lifelong effect of childhood sexual abuse

From Victim To Survivor of Childhood Sexual Abuse Do You Find Yourself Struggling Through the steps of becoming a “survivor” of childhood sexual abuse? Childhood sexual abuse is one of the most difficult things individuals, and families may ever have to deal with in a lifetime. It’s something no child or parent should ever have…

Child Molestation Facts & Myths

Child Molestation Facts & Myths It’s natural for parents and caregivers to assume that their children aren’t at risk for child sexual abuse. Like other tragedies that appear out of our control, such as sickness, home break-ins, or accidents, most of us take necessary precautions (eat our veggies, lock the door, wear our seat belts)…

Do False Allegations Of Sexual Abuse Really “Keep Happening”?

Here’s Why Social Perception Matters Someone hit “comment” without getting their facts straight. Surprisingly, a lot more people were there to correct the mistake. Yesterday, the above image of Brian Banks popped up on Imgur. The text reads: “Brian Banks did 5 years in jail and had to register as a sex offender after a…

Parents: Do You Struggle With Triggers?

Parenting as a Survivor Do You Struggle With Triggers? If you’re a parent who survived childhood sexual abuse, have your experiences differed from the struggles moms and dads normally share? The question came up when anonymous user asked Reddit’s parenting forum for help: the mom of two young boys had survived sexual abuse as a…

Why Kids Don’t Tell About Sexual Abuse

You do everything within your power to protect your child from sexual abuse. You’re vigilant about who has contact with your child. You know the right questions to ask organizations. Even the behavioral signs to look for if you’re suspicious. But how can you feel secure that, if something did happen, your child would tell? Sexual…