The Perpetual Trauma of Child Sexual Abuse (Isn’t What You Think)

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The Perpetual Trauma of Child Sexual Abuse (Isn’t What You Think)

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Aug 23, 2018

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How common is child sexual abuse? What are some of the misconceptions surrounding it? What trauma do survivors deal with long after the actions have stopped? Can a victim have a healthy life when their abuser is still around? Listen in to hear these things and more!

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Aug 23, 2018

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