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  1. Is there anything more subversively damaging to the human psyche than childhood sexual abuse?? So very very sad to read these cases. Margaret, your work is incredibly important. This Thanksgiving, I hope you rest and take care of yourself so you can best take care of others. 🙂

    1. I did tell as a child and my abuser went to prison. I wasn’t a family favorite ever after that and still don’t talk to my mother. My abuser was my stepfather. I went to liverify with my Dad and stepmother (I am very close with her) I was in therapy throughout my teens, and again in my 30’s because of recurring issues.
      I worked with a victims assistance organization and we saw many, many cases of false reporting. It was so frustrating. It was and still is frustrating for me to hear cases where people don’t tell too. If anything to protect others.
      Thank you for sharing this post. I think it helps and empowers victims.

  2. I did tell as a child and my abuser went to prison. I wasn’t a family favorite ever after that and still don’t talk to my mother. My abuser was my stepfather. I went to liverify with my Dad and stepmother (I am very close with her) I was in therapy throughout my teens, and again in my 30’s because of recurring issues.
    I worked with a victims assistance organization and we saw many, many cases of false reporting. It was so frustrating. It was and still is frustrating for me to hear cases where people don’t tell too. If anything to protect others.
    Thank you for sharing this post. I think it helps and empowers victims.

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