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10 July 2012

Teaching Victims How To Overcome Sexual Abuse

By Freida Lamb


Victims of rape are often at lost on how to overcome sexual abuse. They strive to forget the experience without forgiving thus they suffer from the burden of depression. Unfortunately they could not hide the pain thus they have the tendency to slash it out on their love ones.

Admittance and acceptance is vital this process. One cannot address any situation without acknowledging it. Being silent about it can only worsen the trauma. Always remember that you are not alone. You are a victim and no one deserves such violence or discrimination. Stand up for your right. Do not let such experience crucify you. You deserve respect.

True enough sharing it with others will only entertain gossip and more pain. Critics often judge others without knowing the whole detail. However being silent about it does not help either. It would be more helpful to join a local support group. Such community intends to reach out to victims that are finding it hard to unleash the angst and heal the wound.

A supportive environment is helpful. Unfortunately not everyone is blessed with such. Sometimes even family members fail to understand the seriousness of the situation. Take the opportunity to seek Divine Providence. The Word of God will never forsake you.

Victims who do not want to unveil their identity can use Cyberspace as a refuge. This tool is very effective in concealing ones identity while pouring their heart out. One can either join an online community or simply blog about the ordeal to lessen the burden and start recuperating.

These tips regarding how to overcome sexual abuse are just suggestions. The victim still has the option of following it or simply ignoring these advices. Obviously no one is going to help them except themselves. However do not try to annoy them with this fact. Be more subtle in giving these suggestions to earn their trust. Remember the ordeal has greatly damaged their perspective about trust thus be careful not to break it.




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