What is sexual abuse?

Sexual abuse is the blatant or subtle intrusion of an indiscretion or blatant attempt upon a child, with or without consent. Sex abuse is not just the touching, rape, sexual petting, or reciprocal forced touching. Sexual abuse is the child being introduced visually to pornography on the television, the Playboy being displayed on the coffee table, and the witnessing of sexual acts between adults.

Many of us have an immediate visual of a young girl being abused by an older male. This may be in the form of touching against her will or reciprocal touching through gross psychological manipulation.

Approximately one out of four women have been sexually abused in some form or another. One out of seven men have experienced sexual abuse. Men are much more reluctant to disclose for obvious societal pressures.

A frequently asked question is, how does this happen? The method of the pedophile is a slow insidious process. The behavior is called “grooming.” Grooming can take months to years to gain the undying trust of the child or parent. Perpetrators are engaging, fun, and socially appropriate. They may go to church, they frequently have good jobs, and vie for the undying trust of the family and victim. When they feel the trust is unbreakable,they begin their slow introduction of abuse by touching, and/or educating the importance of sex play. Approximately 30% of pedophiles are related to the victim or family.

Sex abuse continues at an accelerated pace. Please see how to prevent sexual abuse.

How the book,Above His Shoulders will help:

In the book, I explain in detail how sexual abuse scarred my soul and self esteem. The reader will understand sexual abuse is not just about touching but has many other forms. As well as the psychological manipulation that takes place.

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