1 out of 4 girls and 1 out of 6 boys experience some form of sexual abuse before the age of 18. (Center for Disease Control Ace study 2005)
It is very common for survivors of childhood sexual abuse, and rape survivors, to experience what is clinically defined as Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Many of those suffering from this mindset do not recognize the symptoms, and never seek help.
The typical symptoms of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (Mayo Clinic) include:
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Tuesday, September 13, 2011
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