Category: sexual abuse

Who is to Blame for Sexual Abuse?

****TRIGGER WARNING****   The following material is not advisable for anyone who may be triggered by this subject. Please, do not read this article if you are vulnerable. Sexual abuse has long been a scourge to humanity. Children simply cannot give consent and are innocent even after their trust...

Trauma Bonding and Incest

Trigger Warning   Below is part 2 of 4 I am writing for CPTSD Foundation. The following piece deals with incest and is not suitable for all readers.   Trauma Bonding and Incest     Incest is a topic that most people would rather avoid. Thousands, if not millions,...

The Long-Term Harmful Effects of Childhood Sexual Abuse

This April, we have been focused on childhood sexual abuse (CSA), a crime that can cause long-term harm even as the child grows into adulthood. 1in 4 women and 1 in 6 men alive in the United States today were molested sexually before the age of 18. This means...