Untitled . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The road for the partner of a survivor of incest can be a rocky one, but certainly does not have to be without its rewards. Though the problems brought about by an incestuous past may seem insurmountable, loving patience and understanding can show the way to the light at the end of the tunnel.
Patience is a key word here.
The repercussions of incest upon a victim, especially repeated incidents, come about over a period of time. They can include many personal problems, such as feelings of guilt and worthlessness, intense anger, sexual dysfunction, alcohol and substance abuse, etc. These problems were not brought about overnight, and they are not going to disap- pear easily or quickly. Survivors who have a loving, understanding partner to stand behind them and believe in them have a head start in overcoming the nightmares brought about by a traumatic past, . . . . . There is a problem experienced by many Vietnam veterans known as Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.