Adults who were sexually abused as children may suffer long-term problems. They may or may not know why they experience the same difficulties over and over again. They may have a distorted sense of self and the world around them that results in lack of trust, self-blame, and low self esteem. They may be unable to trust their own feelings, perceptions and judgments. Adult survivors are much more likely than non-survivors to develop depression.
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Adult Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse | RAINN
As a child she suffered physical and emotional abuse and severe neglect. The neglect had significant consequences, including a fractured skull from falling — which was only picked up when, after she vomited at school the next day, a member of her extended family intervened and took her to hospital. I never felt safe and I never felt grounded. You grow up hating yourself and thinking you caused it and you deserve it. Delaney had always felt like she had two different selves: her secret, real self and a superficial, public persona cultivated to blend in.
Adult Survivor
If you require assistance or would like to talk to a trained professional about the issues described in this paper, please call Kids Helpline on 55 or Lifeline on 13 11 Experiencing abuse and neglect in childhood can lead to adverse outcomes in adulthood. The purpose of this resource is to indicate the potential long-term effects of child abuse and neglect that may extend into adulthood.
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