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Sexual Abuse
Tell Yourself the Truth if You Were Sexually Abused

Beverly Engel L.M.F.T. on July 15, 2024

Victims of child sexual abuse tend to be in denial: denial that they were abused, denial that the abuse caused damage, denial that it was done against their will.

Victims of child sexual abuse tend to be in denial: denial that they were abused, denial that the abuse caused damage, denial that it was done against their will.

Sexual Abuse
Child Sexual Abuse: A Common Secret

Beverly Engel L.M.F.T. on May 14, 2024

There are many obstacles child victims of sexual abuse must overcome before they can disclose the abuse. In fact, the average age at the time of reporting is about 52 years.

There are many obstacles child victims of sexual abuse must overcome before they can disclose the abuse. In fact, the average age at the time of reporting is about 52 years.

Sex
How Survivors of Sex Abuse Can Stop Compulsive Sex Practices

Beverly Engel L.M.F.T. on April 13, 2023

Being re-victimized isn't the only way former victims of child sexual abuse reenact their trauma, some take on a sexually aggressive stance in an attempt to avoid being victimized.

Being re-victimized isn't the only way former victims of child sexual abuse reenact their trauma, some take on a sexually aggressive stance in an attempt to avoid being victimized.

Narcissism
Can Someone With BPD or NPD Change?

Beverly Engel L.M.F.T. on December 4, 2022

It is possible for those who suffer from BPD or NPD to change, but many people struggle to let down their defensive walls and become vulnerable.

It is possible for those who suffer from BPD or NPD to change, but many people struggle to let down their defensive walls and become vulnerable.