The Perpetual Trauma of Child Sexual Abuse (Isn’t What You Think)
Child sexual abuse is a deeply disturbing topic, made all the worse because of just how widespread it is. The vast majority of the victims of child sexual abuse know their abusers, all too commonly a family member. This week’s guest addresses some misconceptions of child sexual abuse, speaks on the survivors of incest, and the fact that much of the continual trauma suffered by these victims is due to keeping silent about the event. She also discusses the Four Rules of Sexual Consent and addresses the question of whether it is possible to have one’s abuser in one’s life and still be healthy.
SHOW HIGHLIGHTS
[0:49] How many survivors of incest are there and why isn’t this more well-known?
[4:09] Talking Trees and living openly.
[8:05] Misconceptions about childhood sexual abuse.
[15:01] Healthy relationships and the 4 Rules of Sexual Consent.
[20:59] Is it possible to have your abuser in your life and still be healthy?
Hosted by Gabe Howard and Vincent M. Wales. Previous episodes can be found at psychcentral.com/show or on your favorite podcast player.
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