sorry but I did not know where else to put this.

This a very good, indepth articule on sexul abuses impacts later on in life,

http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m2248/is_n109_v28/ai_13885848/pg_1

Thanks Logan. Good article..still reading this one. Here's another couple of links. I didn't know quite where to put them. I don't reference Oprah often, but I thought these were good.

http://www2.oprah.com/tows/slide/200505/20050511/slide_20050511_350_110.jhtml

http://www2.oprah.com/presents/2005/predator/safety/safety_main.jhtml

Keith

Logan,

I found a number of interesting points

1. In this study, the young children who played passively and alone, unless approached, but who were not aggressive or antisocial were those who had been molested. - - - Yeah, that was me.

2. Excessive and compulsive masturbation that is preferred even to play should be seen as an indicator of sexual abuse among toddlers and young children. - - - Very interesting point.

3. The ultimate act of withdrawal--suicide--is seen more often among sexual abuse victims of both sexes.

4. In all but extreme cases in which group therapy is precluded, individual work should be done concurrently in support of group treatment. - - - Now I understand why my T wanted me to do both. It never sunk in before although I'm sure he told me!

I was also proud to note that our own Ken Singer, LCSW was quoted a number of times in the article.

Thanks for posting this, Logan.

Logan,

A really good article with a pretty good bibliography as well. So lots to read! Thanks for posting this.

Much love,
Larry

Hey,

The truly striking thing about the Oprah link...was the story about the mother that remarried her husband after her son disclosed...

That just let's ya know where ya stand...don't it?


Dave

Dave,



Kind of makes you wonder what her relationship with her son is like these days. Reminds me of cases where the kid discloses, and soon the abuse resumes as before.

We sometimes feel like aliens, but I wonder what planet these parents come from.

Much love,
Larry