Recent Entries
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Stages of Grief: What Happens for Sexual Abuse Victims?
by Tautoko MaiVictims of child sexual abuse find themselves grieving and mourning about what happened to them. This is a common and natural feeling felt by those who survive the ordeal. While most of us perceive grief as a negative reaction or response in dealing with the consequences and further effects of the a... -
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by Tautoko MaiWhat Happens When the Feeling of Shame Conquers Victims of Childhood Sexual Abuse? Shame is a definite part of the pain of child sexual abuse. Most of the time, people who get caught experiencing the trauma of childhood abuse become different persons right after the experience. While the ab... -
The Theme of Despair in Child Sexual Abuse and Assault
by Tautoko MaiDespair is one of the most common and traditional effects of child sexual abuse and assault. It is manifested by the unfortunate and sudden lose of hope by the victim towards life in general. While some may not show signs of despair right after the consummation of the abuse, majority of them will ce... -
Giving Child Sexual Abuse Support to Victims
by Tautoko MaiChild sexual abuse results to severe and even life threatening consequences for the victims. Because of the physical, emotional, and psychological trauma inflicted, many of them are not able to live normal lives again. The suffering is an obvious manifestation of how crucial and important it is to s... -
What Are the Immediate Signs of Sexual Abuse in Children?
by Tautoko MaiChildren are supposed to be the most unlikely victims of sexual abuse. We all have seen various cases of sexual abuse in the form of rape, molestation, assault, and even harassment. And though we try to deny it, it actually becomes relieving to find out that the victim is an adult. But if abuse is c... -
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by Tautoko MaiHow Far Can Despair and Depression Take a Victim of Child Sexual Abuse? Depression and despair are two emotional conditions that can totally break apart the life and future of a victim of child sexual abuse. The question of how far can victims go in inflicting pain onto themselves is quite ... -
Fighting the Guilt Caused By Child Sexual Abuse
by Tautoko MaiGuilt is one of the most familiar effects of child molestation and sexual abuse. Most if not all victims suffer this same type of emotion as a result or part of the overall trauma of the experience. While there are other negative signs and consequences of CSA, guilt is one of the few that's really d... -
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by Tautoko MaiSexual Abuse in Children: Dealing With the Onset of Pain and Despair The trauma brought by the experience of child sexual abuse is so overwhelming that victims can do nothing but lose hope, courage, and self-belief. It is so easy for sex offenders and abusers to carry out what they do, but ... -
Child Abuse Effects: The Feeling of Shame
by Tautoko MaiThe feeling of shame is one definite consequence of child abuse. Being sexually abused as a child is a very traumatic experience and walking with your head up high isn't possible anymore the minute you realize what kind of suffering you have gotten yourself into. But always remember that not a singl... -
The Effect of Child Sexual Abuse on a Family
by Tautoko MaiFinding out that your son or daughter has been sexually abused is a very painful and distressing reality. Many parents fail to recover from it while the entire family relationship is put in turmoil and confusion. There are actually distinct effects of child sexual abuse on a particular family and mo... -
About Child Sexual Abuse and Incest
by Tautoko MaiThe unbelievable reality is that a person who sexually abuses children may seem very average and ordinary to the world. He/she may be a leader in the church, in the community or in business, a sports coach, scout leader, or celebrity. Sex offenders do not fit a classic stereotype and are not necessa... -
Effects of Child Sexual Abuse: The Link Between Shame and Guilt
by Tautoko MaiIn today's culture and society, child sexual abuse is considered a very serious crime. While there are corresponding heavy punishments for those who sexually violate children and minors, statistics still reflect a very ironical set of figures when it comes to how many children and teens are sexually...