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Sibling Sexual Abuse Reddit Working With Survivors Of A Guide To Therapeutic

So a few months ago my younger brother (22) and i (24f) were talking about a sexual assault i experienced a few years back In our work together, he made the comment, “no one talks about this,” so naturally, i thought i would.

He mentioned to me that he had been sexually assaulted as well A man recently contacted me wanting help processing aspects of his sibling sexual abuse He said he didn’t want to get into it but could understand some of mental hardships it leaves behind.

Strategies for Healing in Sibling Sexual Abuse Cases | Safer Society

Our experiences aren't entirely the same, but i was also exposed to sex and pornography at a very young age with absolutely no explanation on what sex was or what healthy sexual relationships looked like.

But abusive sibling relationships get worse over time, not better

The emotional abuse, violence, control, or sexual abuse escalates through adolescence, and can even continue into adulthood if you aren't able to escape your sibling. When i was little, like before elementary school, me and my older brother (18 months older) did sexual things together multiple times We didn't know it was bad, we just did it because it was fun or it felt good. Sibling sexual abuse is a pervasive yet hidden issue that includes any inappropriate sexual behavior between siblings

Strategies for Healing in Sibling Sexual Abuse Cases | Safer Society
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Understanding and Responding to Sibling Sexual Abuse by Sophie King
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