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The traumatic affects of childhood sexual abuse can remain and recur throughout life for women who have not healed emotionally. This book by a family therapist shares stories from 18 women abused as children, explaining that healing can occur at any stage of life, and that healing, itself, occurs in stages. The author offers guidance to recognize the long-lingering potential affects of childhood sexual abuse including depression, anxiety, dissociation, and chronic shock, and she explains steps to take for recovery. Also presented are letters from women who have healed or are in recovery.
Sexual abuse by men, juveniles, and female perpetrators is discussed, as is how children may act out the abusive behavior taught by perpetrators. The incidence of abuse by family members is also addressed. Duncan explains the dual dilemma—moral and legal—that women face in exposing a sexual perpetrator within the family when not protected by the legal system due to statutes of limitations. She also discusses controversial topics including false memory and disclosure of memory to the perpetrator.
Contents
Acknowledgment
Dedication
Preface
Introduction
The Trauma of Childhood Sexual Abuse
Remembering the Trauma of Sexual Abuse
A Legacy of Trauma: A History of Abuse
Chronic Shock Symptoms and Dissociation
The Stages of Healing
Prolonged Problems from Childhood Sexual Abuse
Ending the Pretense
Exposing the Perpetrator: A Moral Decision, Legal Challenge, and Family Dilemma
The Therapeutic Relationship
The Voices of Women
Appendix A: Trauma and Memory
Appendix B: Distorted Thought Patterns
Appendix C: Characteristics of a Healthy Family
Appendix D: Symptoms of Chronic Shock
Appendix E: Managing Anxiety
Appendix F: Dissolving the Outrage
Appendix G: Boundaries
Appendix H: Suggestions for Family Members
Appendix I: Forgiveness
Appendix J: Post-traumatic Stress Disorder
Resources
Endnotes
Bibliography
Index
