There stories are painful and it is easy to see the emotional damage and scarring they have been left with. It is often no surprise that these victims have developed eating disorders and other related problems in attempts to cope, hide and deal with this devastating abuse. Whether you are a victim of sexual abuse, a survivor, a friend, a parent or other family member, I have tried to provide information and resources for everyone. Some Facts About Childhood Sexual Abuse Young children and adolescents are victimized as a result of sexual abuse and any child is vulnerable. As a parent myself, I am faced with the possibility that someone may try to hurt and take advantage of one of my children.
Sexual abuse can be physical, emotional and verbal.
Sexual abuse often starts out gradually and progresses overtime, the abuse and frequency may both increase. It involves threatening, forcing, pressuring and even bribing a child into sexual activity and awareness. This kind of abuse happens to both male and female. No child is prepared physically or emotionally ready to deal and cope with repeated, continuous sexual stimulation. Even toddlers who have been sexually abused will develop problems later resulting from this kind of stimulation.