Some suffer sexual dysfunction while others may become sexually promiscuous, feeling that they are only worthwhile sexually. The effects of unresolved victimization are varied. Some victims are unable to cope with the abuse and their brain takes over to shield the child from what is happening. The individual does not consciously remember the abuse although the abuse manifests itself in that person's life in various ways. When this happens, the individual will see glimpses of the abusive acts without actually remembering them.
Some victims begin to seek help once they reach adulthood.
It can take many years of therapy, or even a lifetime of therapy, in order for a victim to effectively cope with the abuse perpetrated against them. The abuse manifests itself in a number of ways in adulthood. The list above is merely a sample of some of the indicators of Child Sexual Abuse. Manifestations can vary greatly. The victims of Child Sexual Abuse who best cope with the effects of the abuse are those who are supported from the beginning.