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“Sometimes the worst things that happen to us put us in alignment with the best things that have happened to us.” ~Unknown
Child sexual abuse victims who speak up are incredibly brave and vulnerable. If a child comes to you for support, be mindful of your energy and reactions. If you need to ask them questions to get a better understanding, be mindful of your tone, body language, and intonation.
When I experienced sexual assault at the age of thirteen, I didn’t tell anyone because I was afraid that I would be punished.
I grew up in a home where I was trained to not show too much skin and to always avoid the male gaze. The day I was raped, I was wearing a skirt. I knew that, somehow, I would be blamed and punished, so I stayed quiet.
As an adult, I learn…
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“Sometimes the worst things that happen to us put us in alignment with the best things that have happened to us.” ~Unknown
Child sexual abuse victims who speak up are incredibly brave and vulnerable. If a child comes to you for support, be mindful of your energy and reactions. If you need to ask them questions to get a better understanding, be mindful of your tone, body language, and intonation.
When I experienced sexual assault at the age of thirteen, I didn’t tell anyone because I was afraid that I would be punished.
I grew up in a home where I was trained to not show too much skin and to always avoid the male gaze. The day I was raped, I was wearing a skirt. I knew that, somehow, I would be blamed and punished, so I stayed quiet.
As an adult, I learn…
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