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Molestation/Questions Answered by Expert William Silver
| Subject | Date Asked |
| teen incest | 2/5/2012 |
| Q: I was molested and almost raped by my uncle about a year and a half ago. I am now in high school. I ... A: Kate, I'm sorry to hear of your sexual assault experience, as well as your inability to be able to ... | |
| My wife's childhood | 2/4/2012 |
| Q: When my wife was 7 years old her 8 year old brother forced her to have sexual intercourse with her ... A: Pete, while technically your wife suffered from an "incest" experience, sex play between siblings is ... | |
| Confused and scared | 1/24/2012 |
| Q: Okay well I am 18 years old n going to have my first born son..things have no been easy specially ... A: Well, this is certainly a challenging circumstance for you all. Your father might be suffering from ... | |
| Was this abuse? | 1/22/2012 |
| Q: I am 44 years old. When I was young my Stepdad touched me innapropriatley. The first time I ... A: Melissa, Once you have spoken your truth to your mother and she deflects the subject or claims not ... | |
| father molested my daughter | 1/17/2012 |
| Q: My father molested my 17 year old daughter and has the attitude it can all be worked out. My mother ... A: Lee, Alcoholics can justify and manipulate people in many ways, just to make themselves seem not ... | |
| Cousin Molested Me | 1/16/2012 |
| Q: From the age of 10 to 13 my cousin, who is the same age as me, molested me. He would sleep over ... A: Rebecca, when these kinds of situations come up in families, it triggers a lot of personal issues ... | |
| Sex | 1/11/2012 |
| Q: I lost my virginity a year ago and me and my current boyfriend are going to have sex but I was ... A: Tiffany, I think you need to go back and study anatomy and sex education. Here are a lot of ... | |
| What is wrong with me? | 1/4/2012 |
| Q: I am a 22 year old african american man My first sexual experience was with my younger cousin when ... A: Michael, you seem to be having a pretty intense sexual experience in your young life. Perhaps, ... | |
| how do i forgive my x husband that molsted my child | 12/31/2011 |
| Q: hello we are about to close out 2011 n go into 2012 my daughter months ago told me she had something ... A: Yolanda, I understand how angry you are about these revelations and how badly you feel about not ... | |
| Abuse? | 12/28/2011 |
| Q: Well, right now I am 17 years old and living with a relative. A few years ago, I was spending the ... A: James, I am not clear about the age of the events or the age span between the two of you, but ... | |
| Molested | 12/22/2011 |
| Q: . Well. Where do I start? Im 17, still living with both my parents. Most people dont remember their ... A: Bella, I am sorry to hear of your long history of abuse and that you feel out of control of your ... | |
| Fear | 12/14/2011 |
| Q: I have a rather intense fear of a certain movie, the wizard of oz.. Even typing the name was a ... A: Astrid, It seems pretty clear that you saw the movie as a very young child and certain segments ... | |
| incest | 12/13/2011 |
| Q: something that i recently came to know bout is that fathers sometimes fall in love with their ... A: Neeru, I can't say that I am an "expert" in incest relationships, but there are many complicated ... | |
| Pedophilia issues and self hate | 12/12/2011 |
| Q: As I was searching the internet for help, I found that there was someone here who asked for help ... A: the_unknown Your natural sexual curiosity at 14, is pretty normal for most young adolescents/teens. ... | |
| blackmail n harrasement | 12/8/2011 |
| Q: im 22 and my ex-bf is 25.i was in a relationship with him since 5yrs.we got physical too and on one ... A: Megha, blackmail is a matter for the police authorities. I know it is embarrassing and shameful, but ... | |
| Molestation | 12/6/2011 |
| Q: I have always had a kind of bad family situation. My mom is well I guess the closest word to ... A: Veronica, It certainly seems that your mind-body has some unresolved trauma issues, related to ... | |
| molestation | 11/29/2011 |
| Q: I am a women of 32 years married with kids.My childhood was pathetic.I have been sexually abused by ... A: Sumi, I am saddened to hear about your life of sexual abuse, especially at the hands of your father. ... | |
| child sexual abuse issues | 11/28/2011 |
| Q: Is there a legal way to address child sexual abuse after the 10 year statute of limitations set down ... A: Leo, I'm sorry to hear about your struggles in being heard and having the sexual abuse crimes ... | |
| How do I tell him? | 11/22/2011 |
| Q: My boyfriend and I have been going out for almost 6 months, we are both 15 and sophomores in high ... A: Chloe... Tell your parents and have them contact Richie's parents to let them know what happened. ... | |
| Father Asked to Feel My Breasts | 10/29/2011 |
| Q: I have always been sort of uncomfortable around my father. I never knew why. When I was a toddler, ... A: Jennette, Even at 12, you have the strength and wisdom not to be swayed by "offers" of gifts to ... | |
| So many things. | 10/22/2011 |
| Q: I was taken into Social Services care from age 13, they had been involved with us as a family from ... A: Leanne, Drugs were your attempt to escape from the continuing traumas of your life at home. Growing ... | |
| Why didn't men smell girls? | 10/18/2011 |
| Q: I was born on March 15th of 1947 in London, UK. I don't remember my biological parents but I was ... A: I guess it would depend on where they were putting their noses, wouldn't it? Were they smelling ... | |
| Why didn't men smell girls? | 10/17/2011 |
| Q: I was born on March 15th of 1947 in London, UK. I don't remember my biological parents but I was ... A: Charlotte, Well, I have never heard of this before. I don't think it is common practice in the US, ... | |
| I think I was sexually abused as a child | 10/15/2011 |
| Q: I have just turned 16 and have had some pretty tough times over the last 5 years of high school. I ... A: Melissa, our mind-body systems store pretty much all the experiences that we have had from day one. ... | |
| molestation | 10/12/2011 |
| Q: I spent the night at my cousins house about a year ago. I took the floor and he took the bed. I woke ... A: Ashley, exact legal definitions vary, but there are numerous sites that have a fairly complete ... | |
| Molested at age 12 by another female | 10/8/2011 |
| Q: I was molested by an older woman, that I really cared a lot for, from the time I was 12 until I was ... A: Krista, Your friend needs/needed some serious therapy. Her own sexual desires overshadowed your own ... | |
| molestation or experimenting | 10/5/2011 |
| Q: When I was around the ages of 6 or 7 my older brother who is 7 years older than I used to take me to ... A: Bob, my vote is that he was too old to be "experimenting" with a young child of 6-7. Teens, moving ... | |
| help me plz | 9/30/2011 |
| Q: Okay this has been hurting me inside for a while and explain to me is this horrible or normal or ... A: Mellia, I think the difference in age and maturity between you two had you "playing" with a ... | |
| husband touched my daughter | 9/29/2011 |
| Q: Let me start by saying i am in no way gonna try to excuse what he did...my 10 year old very well ... A: Brittany, I'm sorry to hear about your daughter's molestation experience, which has revealed your ... | |
| Molested by brother | 9/21/2011 |
| Q: I was molested by my 14 year old brother when i was 8. I only remember a few times of the incident ... A: Jenna, all the feelings and associated negativity that you are experiencing is the residue of ... | |
| Why? | 9/20/2011 |
| Q: Why do I feel so nasty after all these years? How do I stop these feelings when it comes to my past ... A: Tracy, all the "nasty" feelings and associated negativity that you are experiencing is the residue ... | |
| What if it's the teenage who's inappropriate with an uncle? | 9/14/2011 |
| Q: What if it's a teenager who's inappropriate with her uncle? She was sexually active before he came ... A: Anna, while hormonal teens can still play this "jail-bait" game, there are more advances in science ... | |
| pedophiles are creeps that should die | 9/6/2011 |
| Q: i think im a pedophile, iknow in my heart im not but i dont know, what are the clear signs that ... A: Lia, people are not "born" to be pedophiles or other sexual deviants. In most all cases, what they ... | |
| Please help me. | 9/5/2011 |
| Q: my name is Kaylee and im 15 years old. I live with my mom, step-dad, and my little sister. I have ... A: Kaylee Anne, I am sorry to hear of this horrible abuse of your sister. Many of the questions I ... | |
| complaints from my 3yr grandaughter that grandpa hurt her | 9/2/2011 |
| Q: I need to know what if anything can be done to investigate my exhusband on accusations that he ... A: Pam, I am sorry to hear of this despicable crime on your 3 year old. I don't think there is a ... | |
| Anti-relationships | 8/29/2011 |
| Q: My mother and father used to have sex on the same bed as me, right next to me as I cried. This ... A: Jennifer, having sex with your child in the bed is pretty thoughtless, but it kind of a borderline ... | |
| Don't know what to do with myself. | 8/28/2011 |
| Q: I'm a 19 year old female and what I'm about to tell you is something that I have never and will ... A: Xiomara, Sexual trauma in childhood leads to PTSD symptoms like you have described, sooner or ... | |
| Childhood memory | 8/27/2011 |
| Q: Hey there my name is john. Im in my late teens and recently i started remembering a few things that ... A: John, we all get acquainted with sex from someone or something, somehow in our lives. If we don't ... | |
| 3 year old abused? | 8/26/2011 |
| Q: My husband has a fear that my 3 year old son may have been sexually abused by a man. The reason ... A: An "instant reaction" behaviors often indicate some kind of traumatic association, so there may be ... | |
| Sex Issues Because Of Childhood Sexual Abuse? | 8/25/2011 |
| Q: I am a 20 year old female who is currently in a long term relationship with another woman. When I ... A: Kami, You don't "get over" sexual molestation/abuse when it happens in childhood, without effective ... | |
| INFLUENCE OF INCEST ON SEXUAL INTERESTS AS AN ADULT | 8/23/2011 |
| Q: I am a nineteen year old female, and when I was younger, one of my male cousins and I used to fool ... A: Salena, children model the world around them and often emulate whatever they see done in photos, ... | |
| problems | 8/22/2011 |
| Q: I have prior to this past year never been molested by anyone. But this last year I think I have been ... A: Megan, tell your mother right away, so she can be aware and supportive of your concerns and your ... | |
| why me!?!?! | 8/21/2011 |
| Q: sory this was so long, im just kinda poring out. okay i hate myself i think im a pedobear/pervet, ... A: Lia, starting puberty and beginning your cycles is just a part of life, but it causes big changes in ... | |
| He hurt me! | 8/20/2011 |
| Q: this is the first time I'v ever considered thinking about my past. My grandpa is the one who hurt ... A: Caela, You are obviously an intelligent and caring young woman and have been trying to "figure it ... | |
| My Incest With My Family | 8/19/2011 |
| Q: I was molested by my dad when I was 5 till I was 12 my dad died from cancer and then I was molested ... A: Jessie, family sexual abuse patterns often are passed down from generation to generation. Mix in ... | |
| sexual abuse? | 8/17/2011 |
| Q: I often spend the weekend at my aunt and uncle's house. They are actually not really my uncle and ... A: Cassie, I would certainly report this to your mother, so she is aware of what might be going on or ... | |
| Regret | 8/16/2011 |
| Q: Hey, So i'm a 18 year old guy who is truly torn emotionally, due to my actions. I can't seem to ... A: Zach, both you and your mother would benefit from the very positive effects of using EFT as a ... | |
| abuse | 8/15/2011 |
| Q: i was sexually abused at the age of 7 several times ( i dont really want to talk about it it just ... A: Anna, Sadie, first realize that it was not your fault. Second, the molestation you suffered has ... | |
| Is this molestation/sexual assault/rape | 8/12/2011 |
| Q: i had this friend..we use to date but we broke up..but we still remain close...now we would hang out ... A: Donnell, If authorities were brought into this, it would be a he-said, she-said kind of case. If she ... | |
| sexual abuse | 8/9/2011 |
| Q: I have a 17 year old sister who recently came out saying that our step-father of 13 years has been ... A: Gilbert, if she has proof like a text message and/or other physical proof (descriptions of his ... | |
| HELP! | 8/7/2011 |
| Q: i'm Hannah and i'm 15years-old. My dad is the worst father in the world!!! He is the main reason i'm ... A: Hannah, when it "feels" wrong it is wrong, especially from your father. Where is your mother in all ... | |
| Remorse 2nd Follow Up | 8/4/2011 |
| Q: I have been doing the EFT, and it seems it is working. It releases my stress and helps me get my ... A: John, I am glad to see that EFT is working effectively for you. Healing your life is a process that ... | |
| My Incest | 8/3/2011 |
| Q: I was molested by my older brother when i was 9 years old I don't remember how long it went on and I ... A: Megan, I'm sorry to hear about the long history of sexual abuse/molestation in your family. Despite ... | |
| Remorse Follow Up | 7/30/2011 |
| Q: your advice really helps me feel better. I guess you're right, it might just be "me" Maybe my mind ... A: John, Yes, the EFT manual download is the one you will need to read and practice the EFT process ... | |
| Molestation/Remorse Follow Up | 7/29/2011 |
| Q: I followed your advice about letting go of the past and focusing on the future and studies. The ... A: John, if her behavior to you now is kind, loving and fun, then I doubt there are residual feelings ... | |
| I think my step daughter is being groomed. | 7/28/2011 |
| Q: My long term boyfriend has two kids, and their selfish childlike mother has a new boyfriend. I'm ... A: I think your suspicions are probably correct. While teen young/girls have their awkward phases ... | |
| Molestation Or Sexual Exploration | 7/26/2011 |
| Q: My son is now 19. His father and I were married for 13 years, and he had two daughters who were much ... A: Angela, I answered this question this morning and you have not read it yet according to the site ... | |
| My Best Friend | 7/24/2011 |
| Q: I met her when I was seven and ever since, she means everything to me. We've shared everything with ... A: Kathy, Her symptoms are in line with usual PTSD feelings and reactionary behaviors associated with ... | |
| Incest as an adult | 7/23/2011 |
| Q: I was sexually abused by a cousin when I was 18/19. It was the usual type where my closest cousin ... A: Sally, your mental state/maturity at 18/19 is very far from where it probably is now. Teen years are ... | |
| Molested as a Child | 7/19/2011 |
| Q: My friend was molested by a member of his family when he was younger. He's 28 years old now and it ... A: Michelle, this is a classic example of what happens with untreated sexual trauma. It leads to PTSD ... | |
| I can't remember.. | 7/18/2011 |
| Q: I'm sorry for the level of confusing this question will probably be...I'm still really young, but I ... A: Haley, I'm sorry to hear of your difficult upbringing and challenges of not being able/wanting to ... | |
| Molestation & Remorse | 7/14/2011 |
| Q: I have heard you give great advice and I really am in the urge for some please. When I was younger ... A: John, I understand your remorse about doing some inappropriate sexual touching of your friend's ... | |
| Confrontation | 7/13/2011 |
| Q: As a child I was sexually abused at the age of seven. My mother reacted to the situation by telling ... A: Ann, Just as in any relationship, you can't "change" people to be the way you want them to be. You ... | |
| desperately seeking answers. | 7/5/2011 |
| Q: I apologize in advance for my letter, I have no idea how to say what I'm going to say, and its a ... A: Christy, that is a very sad tale of yours, full of dysfunctional family members and highly ... | |
| sibling molestion of those close in ages? | 7/4/2011 |
| Q: Is there a difference in sibling molestation if the for example the boy is 14 yrs old and the girl ... A: Andrew, in most cases, I would say that once children are into puberty the case for calling it ... | |
| What constitutes molestation? | 7/1/2011 |
| Q: I've seen several times that my 10 year old nephew grabs my 3 year old son butt supposedly playing; ... A: Roberto, I think the short answer is to take the kid aside and explain some rules about ... | |
| Incest | 6/29/2011 |
| Q: My ex husband and our daughter that was then 14-15 had sex. I know it. Both will not admit it, my ex ... A: Jas, just how do you "know it"? Even if you have undisputable proof, your daughter is now in her ... | |
| molestation and its effects as an adult | 6/27/2011 |
| Q: i am a 23 year old female and have been in continuous war with my self ever since i was a young ... A: Sue, I am so sorry to hear of your years of trauma, molestation and general abuse, which has caused ... | |
| possible childhood molestation | 6/24/2011 |
| Q: my situation is that I am 18, and have been dealing with an eating disorder for most of my life, and ... A: Leanna, New info about eating disorders is coming in all the time, some of it pointing to genetic ... | |
| My Molestation | 6/22/2011 |
| Q: i was molested by my older brother when i was 9 years old,I'm 16 now and also i was molested by my ... A: Kathryn, sexual assault/molestation is a serious trauma for any child and it leaves typical PTSD ... | |
| sexually melestated | 6/15/2011 |
| Q: I was 15 when my little sisters father sexually melested me. I told my mom after and he has been out ... A: Zem, Dreams can work to process out many kinds of thoughts, feelings and tries to sort out ... | |
| Lost Dog | 6/14/2011 |
| Q: I am a 40 yr.old man who was molested by a cousin from the time I was 5yrs.old until I was 7. I was ... A: Craig, my first concern is that you have experienced sexual trauma, which leaves PTSD symptoms, ... | |
| Molestation | 6/13/2011 |
| Q: My 8yr old was accused of molesting (kissing/touching of private part) his 2yr old female cousin. ... A: Staci, this is one of the toughest parts of being a parent. Even when you think that they "got it" ... | |
| has my 3 year old been molested? | 5/22/2011 |
| Q: I have a 3 year old child and I am very worried because he seems to dislike my boyfriend. Whenever ... A: Lis, It is hard to dialogue with a 3 year old, but it seems plain that there is some kind of ... | |
| I was molested | 5/21/2011 |
| Q: I was molested by my uncle about 2 years ago it only happened once but it made such an impact on me, ... A: Carly, your mom needs to read up about the effects of sexual molestation/assault, especially on ... | |
| Sexual Abuse by a cousin | 5/18/2011 |
| Q: MCL 750.520B is a felony and has a lot of consecutive terms listed. They state that sexual ... A: Ericka, I am not a lawyer or legal expert and cannot comment on the laws in Michigan concerning ... | |
| Adult haunted by my child abuse | 5/17/2011 |
| Q: I was molested by my first cousin when I was 6...he was about 16 i expect..I'm not sure. I'll ... A: Denise, I am not making excuses for his behavior, however people are not "born to be pedophiles" as ... | |
| Adult haunted by my child abuse | 5/16/2011 |
| Q: I was molested by my first cousin when I was 6...he was about 16 i expect..I'm not sure. I'll ... A: Debbie, unfortunately sixteen year old boys are very eager to express their sexual feelings and at ... | |
| Abused and Marked for life. | 5/14/2011 |
| Q: What do you do when all you think about everyday, everynight, is how to kill yourself? Even dreaming ... A: Kaat, I'm sorry to hear of your family's sexual traumas, at the hands of your father. I don't know ... | |
| Molested by Older Brothers. | 5/9/2011 |
| Q: I was molested by my 3 older brothers for 4 years. From the age of 5-9 years old. I remember the ... A: Marie, you were served up a difficult dish of life, as a child and I'm sorry to hear that it went so ... | |
| therapy abuse | 5/6/2011 |
| Q: I am 55 y/o.Two years ago I began therapy with a psychologist for my long-standing depression issues ... A: Joan, thank you for the links to other resources for help in cases, such as yours. I have no idea of ... | |
| seen my dad... | 5/5/2011 |
| Q: Yesterday I got home early from work and walked in on my dad masturbating. Thats gross, but he was ... A: James, where's your mom? I think that the easiest way to handle this is to tell your mother and let ... | |
| I was molested by my biological dad. | 5/2/2011 |
| Q: i just had to talk about this to somebody...memories that iv represed so deep are coming back, after ... A: Muneerah, I'm sorry to hear that you have lived such a difficult life, coping with molestation ... | |
| Is it possible I have repressed memories of sexual abuse? | 4/26/2011 |
| Q: I have never been completely happy, for as long as I can remember I have had low self esteem and ... A: Haley, Something could have happened to you when you were very young and unable to recall the ... | |
| Grandaughter says she was molested | 4/25/2011 |
| Q: My 4 year old grandaughter told me some very didturbing news. She is saying my husband did things to ... A: Harlow, people in denial often resort to use of loud, angry defenses in order to deflect criticism ... | |
| were his actions wrong?/help | 4/22/2011 |
| Q: don't really know what to say or where to start but here i go. I am 15 years-old and for as long as ... A: Jena, NO this is NOT NORMAL behavior of any responsible man, especially a father treating his ... | |
| My wife was molested as a child | 4/15/2011 |
| Q: I read your excellent responses to your patrons' questions. My relationship with my wife has been ... A: Nob, I cannot predict your wife's priorities in life and what she will do or not do, if "ignored" ... | |
| My wife was molested as a child | 4/14/2011 |
| Q: I read your excellent responses to your patrons' questions. My relationship with my wife has been ... A: Nob, Clearly your wife needs some effective emotional healing work from a trained professional. In ... | |
| I think I may have been molested as a child. | 4/12/2011 |
| Q: Okay, so recently I have been starting to think alot about the fact I think I was molested as a ... A: Holly, we are all sexual beings with those feelings within us, from the beginning. Take some time ... | |
| Inappropriately touched by step dad | 4/11/2011 |
| Q: I have never told anybody. When I was younger, I don't exactly remember my age, maybe around 10 or ... A: Ashley, It is hard to say why "normal" parents sometimes do unexplainable things to their children, ... | |
| Having trouble moving on and putting my life together | 4/8/2011 |
| Q: I have never sought help in this way but I have read many postings and they do provide a certain ... A: Michael, I'm sorry to hear your story of sadness, abuse, neglect and the resulting anger/confusion ... | |
| Inappropriate | 4/7/2011 |
| Q: When I was 15 I had inapporpriate sexual behavior with my neice, she was 8. When I was younger I had ... A: Pat, as I mentioned, teen brains are a work in progress and there are lapses in judgment that are ... | |
| My life is a mess | 4/3/2011 |
| Q: My life is a complete mess. I am 25 years old and am suffering from my past. From the age of around ... A: A. Glad to hear that EFT is already working for you now! The EFT sites always say "Try it on ... | |
| My life is a mess | 4/2/2011 |
| Q: My life is a complete mess. I am 25 years old and am suffering from my past. From the age of around ... A: A. Human sexuality is one of the biggest mysteries to be addressed in the lives of most human ... | |
| Inapporpriate | 4/1/2011 |
| Q: When I was 15 I had inapporpriate sexual behavior with my neice, she was 8. When I was younger I had ... A: Pat, The combination of your early sexual experiences, your own biology and your OCD were a potent ... | |
| 4yr old daughter may have been molested | 3/31/2011 |
| Q: My daughter is 4 and has special needs. Recently I've noticed she's been preferring to spend time ... A: Jessica, you know your child's behavior patterns, so when they change radically and consistently ... | |
| daughter molested by boyfriends son | 3/24/2011 |
| Q: My daughter is now 19, she has been in an eating disorder treatment center, along with this disease ... A: Robyn, sexual molestation in children can be devastating and can cause long-term issues, such as ... | |
| Accused of molest | 3/22/2011 |
| Q: William, I have just been told by the police (last Friday) that my 6-year old daughter has (via my ... A: Bob, Your question really strays off into a realm of legal and medical areas of expertise that are ... | |
| question about my husband | 3/21/2011 |
| Q: My husband and I have been married for nearly 8 years. We have a 3 yr old son and an almost 1 yr old ... A: Rachael, Well, the "big picture" history of his sexual conduct/misconduct is a good reason to be ... | |
| therapy abuse | 3/18/2011 |
| Q: I am 55 y/o.Two years ago I began therapy with a psychologist for my long-standing depression issues ... A: Joan, someone in deep depression needs all the moments of joy in life that they can get, I guess. ... | |
| concerned | 3/17/2011 |
| Q: Yesterday, my 9 year old brother told my family that our 14 year old cousin held him down and forced ... A: Charlie, this is certainly a most unfortunate event for your young brother. The cousin should be ... | |
| 14 year old babysitting 7 year old neighbor boy | 3/15/2011 |
| Q: When I was 14 years old and in Middle School (8th grade) the neighbors asked me to babysit their 7 ... A: William, I suggest that you wade through this web page for detailed analysis of the stages of ... | |
| Molested | 3/13/2011 |
| Q: ok so when I was about 5 or 6 I was molested by my brothers friend (i'm 16 now, so it was a while ... A: Theresa, There is no doubt that you were "sexually molested" and inappropriately touched. This kind ... | |
| Am i a child molester? | 3/12/2011 |
| Q: Things have been happening lately that have been causing me to question myself and whether I am ... A: h, You didn't give your age, but it sounds like you are in your teen years, which is fraught with a ... | |
| Serious question | 3/11/2011 |
| Q: With at most respect I address you with a serious question as follows, I would appreciate very much ... A: Robert, all the details that you have outlined certainly give the picture of a man who is ... | |
| Molestation | 3/7/2011 |
| Q: My Daughter is 42 years old and has accused her Father of molesting her when she was 11 years old. ... A: Louise. the "truth" lies within the hearts, minds/bodies of the two of them. I suppose a polygraph ... | |
| child molestation | 3/5/2011 |
| Q: I HAVE A 4 JEAR BOY HE WENT TO VISIT A FAMILY MEMBER.WEN HE CAMED BACK FROM THAT PERSON HE WAS DOING ... A: Pierre, it sounds like your boy was sexually molested and that incident needs to be discussed with ... | |
| One more question. | 2/27/2011 |
| Q: You said you can assist directly on the phone? I live in a small town, and there is nothing in this ... A: Amanda, if you are familiar with the basics of EFT/tapping, I can work with you personally over the ... | |
| I just don't understand? | 2/26/2011 |
| Q: The message I wrote yesterday. My head was all messed up. Who am I kidding it still is. You see I. ... A: Amanda, my answer isn't going to be very different than the last one. I think that your inner child ... | |
| I can't accept myself. I can't be in my own skin. | 2/25/2011 |
| Q: I can't, I just can not accept myself this way. I can't be a child hurter. I can't hurt a child! ... A: Amanda, your thoughts are residuals of the sexual trauma which you experienced, leaving the PTSD ... | |
| followup from yesterday | 2/23/2011 |
| Q: i asked you yesterday about my molesting case and wanna follow up with more info. I forgot to add ... A: Corie, thanks for follow-up information on the situation with your wife and the young girl. Well, ... | |
| I know I made a bad mistake | 2/22/2011 |
| Q: In early january my wife caught me molesting my 5 year old step daughter. I of course lied and said ... A: Corie, One of the first concerns is what drove you to do that in the first place. Were you molested? ... | |
| My 13 year old son rubbed his 6 year old private part!! | 2/20/2011 |
| Q: I want to start saying, that we are a family of 10. I got 4 kids and my husband got 4. Only my ... A: You have to have a talk with your daughter and determine how she feels about the incident. If you ... | |
| My 13 year old son rubbed his 6 year old private part!! | 2/19/2011 |
| Q: I want to start saying, that we are a family of 10. I got 4 kids and my husband got 4. Only my ... A: ... Well, I hope that a sound education in sexual feelings and appropriate/inappropriate touching ... | |
| 11 year old neice touching 4 year old daughter | 2/16/2011 |
| Q: I got a phone call today from a dective telling me my 4 year old daughter told her teacher her 11 ... A: Jennifer, given that your niece was previously molested and not successfully treated at that time, ... | |
| sexual abuse | 2/10/2011 |
| Q: My brother sexually abused me from as long as I can remember until I turned 19 and told him if he ... A: Christmas, I think that any compassionate and astute mental health professional would immediately ... | |
| about my 5 yr old | 2/7/2011 |
| Q: my 5 year old has asked friends his age to take their clothes off. A 5 year old friend of his asked ... A: Diane, welcome to parenting 101 - sex education for kids. Kids love to get naked and to see each ... | |
| Step-mother claims daughter was molested years ago | 2/3/2011 |
| Q: My ex-husband remarried 20 years ago and he and his new wife had a girl. She is now 17 years old. ... A: Jenny, I am not a lawyer so I can't give you any counsel about legalities of what she is proposing. ... | |
| abused | 2/1/2011 |
| Q: im an 18 year old girl.. well i actually still feel like i'm 12 . the thing is i was sexually abused ... A: Anna, you really must let your parents know what happened to you, back then. That will put a new ... | |
| repressed child abuse/molestation in my Husband | 1/31/2011 |
| Q: I have been dealing with issues with my husband for many years now. I am not sure if he was abused ... A: Christina, I can see how you have "run out of gas" emotionally, physically and mentally, in ... | |
| My daughter and brother | 1/26/2011 |
| Q: I was told last night by my 3 year old daughter that my brother made her touch his penis. The ... A: Jennifer, I'm glad to hear that you have coached your daughter to report inappropriate touching to ... | |
| Daughter said Step dad touched her | 1/24/2011 |
| Q: My 16 year old daughter said that my husband touched her and told the school counselor. I applaud ... A: Jane, short of a lie-detector test, it is hard to say who is at "fault". I hear a lot of stories ... | |
| molested | 1/21/2011 |
| Q: I was molested from age around maybe 7 to 12 by my step brother who was only 3-4 years older than ... A: Neal, I would start with contacting your step-brother and telling him how his actions have hurt you ... | |
| Molested as a child | 1/20/2011 |
| Q: I was molested by my step-father for eight years. So much has happened since then. I am now 35 ... A: Christine, for the benefit of your sister and any children around this man, you need to make a ... | |
| molestation | 1/18/2011 |
| Q: I am a male, when I was an 11 years old, I believe I was molested by a younger girl of 8 years of ... A: Peter, pre-teen children are curious about everything and especially about things that make them ... | |
| what is my problem | 1/17/2011 |
| Q: I am 21 years old and a male. I just wanted to know why I have so many problems. I am a bed wetter. ... A: Well John Doe, You have described a lot of obsessive-compulsive behaviors, but you really didn't ... | |
| My Dad and brother molested me as a child. | 1/12/2011 |
| Q: MY Dad started to molest me when I was 3, I remember one time when it was happening my brother ... A: Jordyn, You are living in a dangerous zone of dysfunction and sexual predators, apparently. Your ... | |
| I abused my sister and regret it. I want to fix things up | 1/11/2011 |
| Q: Okay, I’m desperate. I did something terrible: when I was 11, I abused my four years younger sister, ... A: Christopher, What you did was part of normal childhood sexual exploration and play that develops ... | |
| Touched Innapropriately By Teacher | 1/10/2011 |
| Q: He is of Mormon faith and during a class he called me up and rubbed my private parts in the hall. He ... A: Chris, Report this activity to school officials immediately. You are being manipulated by an adult ... | |
| husband is a pedophile,how can I help? | 1/2/2011 |
| Q: I am a married woman of 20 years. I found out about a year ago that my husband had inappropiately ... A: Kimberly, this is certainly a complex situation with a number of scenarios as the ultimate outcome. ... | |
| Help | 12/31/2010 |
| Q: 1 1/2 years ago, my now almost 19 year old son sexually assaulted my then 8 year old step son. When ... A: Shannon, well that is a sad story all the way around. For a 19 year-old to become a sexual predator ... | |
| Can I still press charges after two years? | 12/27/2010 |
| Q: I was molested by my father for about eleven years (from age 10 to 21). After I refused to continue ... A: Erica, I am saddened to hear about your abuse and molestation experiences which happened for so ... | |
| My Boyfriend | 12/26/2010 |
| Q: Ok so its my first time on anything like this and i happen to come across a blog that hit close to ... A: Bree, Childhood molestation leaves deep scars on the psyche of boys and girls who have experienced ... | |
| Molestation of a 3 yr. old | 12/21/2010 |
| Q: My step-granddaughter is telling her Mom that her 14 yr. old male cousin is touching her in her ... A: Carla, I think your observations and conclusions are correct. Tell "Dad" that if he doesn't take ... | |
| Child touching other childern | 12/17/2010 |
| Q: I work with other children and have my son with me. I have found out that he has touched 5 children ... A: Di, Kids are inquisitive and curious about their bodies and to see if other kids are just like them ... | |
| I can't forget about it... | 11/23/2010 |
| Q: I turned 15 about 2 months ago. Just before my birthday I had a random flashback from when I was ... A: Jessie, if you have a special relationship with a Policewoman, speak to her about it. In the US, a ... | |
| I can't forget about it... | 11/22/2010 |
| Q: I turned 15 about 2 months ago. Just before my birthday I had a random flashback from when I was ... A: Jessie, I think it is important that you tell your mother about what happened, just so she ... | |
| help | 11/18/2010 |
| Q: when i 11 my dad friends molsted me they didnt stop tll i was 15 and now im 24 im have flashbacks ... A: Kasey, You are suffering PTSD symptoms from your sexual trauma. First, go to www.EFTuniverse.com ... | |
| The truth | 11/17/2010 |
| Q: It's been 12 years since i was molested by two of my family members. I am an adult now and the other ... A: Anne, you should always be able to speak your truth, especially about events that have affected you ... | |
| molested twice in my life | 11/16/2010 |
| Q: When I was 11, my father would find a way to get his hand down my pants and even gave me orgasms. ... A: Cassandra, I would certainly tell your mother about what happened. You probably could still press ... | |
| my half-brothers sexually assaulted me | 11/15/2010 |
| Q: when i was 17-18 i was made by my dad to stay with myna-brothers who i never really grew up with. ... A: Rosita, any time you are sexually assaulted by anyone, family members or not, there is a trauma that ... | |
| my husband molested my daughter HELP | 11/13/2010 |
| Q: it was 15 years ago.. I was told by a pastor to keep it quiet, to hide it and that is how we deal ... A: Lisa, it is possible that the statute of limitations is NOT up, depending on where you live. If you ... | |
| How do I recover from this? | 11/12/2010 |
| Q: I am a 31-year-old pre-transgender woman from Thailand. I was born in Thailand and came to the USA ... A: Kathoey, you have suffered severe mental, emotional and physical trauma which generates PTSD ... | |
| helping a step-son without risking my family again | 11/8/2010 |
| Q: My stepson is 13 last year he molested my kids who were 3 and 5. We underwent a year of counseling ... A: Janelle, young teens are trying to come to grips with their newly discovered and powerful sexuality, ... | |
| Molestation/incest | 10/31/2010 |
| Q: I'm 21 years old and my dad just recently did 20 years in prison and 4 days after he came home he ... A: Brittany.... Wow, I am trying to wrap my head around your question/statement here, especially when ... | |
| Niece sexually abused | 10/24/2010 |
| Q: My family has just found out that my 3 year old niece has been sexually abused by her our cousin. ... A: Jenna, There are a lot of variables here, however your niece's responses and any behavioral changes ... | |
| molestation in relationships | 10/20/2010 |
| Q: im wondering why my fiancee of 5 years keeps trying to force himself on me when I dont want to have ... A: Tanya, There are any number of reasons for his behaviors. Perhaps, his level of sexual energy and ... | |
| molestation | 10/3/2010 |
| Q: I was molested by my uncle from age 9-15. I did not expose it until 2 yrs ago, I am in therapy once ... A: Sheron, The continuing nightmares, depression, sadness and anxiety are all PTSD by-products of the ... | |
| Suspect Sexual Abuse | 9/30/2010 |
| Q: I've suspected that I was sexually abused for a couple of years now. Mostly its the dreams I've been ... A: Samantha, Most of your report would indicate that some kind of trauma(s) may have befallen you as a ... | |
| sexual abuse | 9/28/2010 |
| Q: wen i was 6yr my elder boy cousin had sex wid me n told me not to any 1 about this and same time i ... A: Savio, There are several conflicting issues going on with your situation. 1. You were abused as ... | |
| molestation | 9/27/2010 |
| Q: My 6yr old son has told me that my 9yr old son has been touching him and kissing and on a few ... A: Sarah, I think that this pretty much falls in the sibling sexual play category. Have a read through ... | |
| Repressed Memories of Molestation | 9/26/2010 |
| Q: I think that I was molested by my dad, but I don't really remember it. My mom and dad have been ... A: Izabelluh, I know that you are feeling embarrassed about having to think about this, as well as ... | |
| Repressed Memories of Molestation | 9/25/2010 |
| Q: I think that I was molested by my dad, but I don't really remember it. My mom and dad have been ... A: Izabelluh, at your young age and time in your physical and sexual development, there are a lot of ... | |
| child sexual abuse | 9/21/2010 |
| Q: 3 weeks ago our 4 year old daughter told us granddad had sexually molested her over a 3 day period ... A: Maggie, I have no idea of how things are working in the UK on cases like this. Some aspects of this ... | |
| Abused by multiple females as a child | 9/11/2010 |
| Q: When I was in Kindergarten a girl "family friend" who three years older then me, performed oral sex ... A: Andrew, while sexual play among young children is not uncommon, it sounds like you have encountered ... | |
| 6 year olds and naked | 9/10/2010 |
| Q: I have two 6 yro. granddaughters they have been caught naked and doing things to each other that is ... A: Cathryn, little girls that age love to run around naked. There is a normal amount of "sexual play" ... | |
| Will i end up dying from this abuse? | 9/8/2010 |
| Q: From the age of 5 to 15 i was raped by my father and bruitly molested by my older sister. I am a ... A: Mikel, please think this through carefully. I know that you are hurting from the years of abuse from ... | |
| Molested as a child | 9/1/2010 |
| Q: Although he never penetrated inside i still remember things he did and said an im now 50yrs old. And ... A: Darlene, what you describe is classic PTSD from child abuse episodes. Your mind-body has been trying ... | |
| Was molested my my 12 yr old step sister when I was 5 | 8/26/2010 |
| Q: I am a 23 year old female. When I was 5 yrs I was molested or touched (not quite sure how it would ... A: Miss J... Your feelings are to be expected, as your mind-body cries out for healing of the PTSD ... | |
| not sure what to do? | 8/25/2010 |
| Q: i am now 18 i was sexaul abused bymy father for years wen i was younger, ok i am on probation, and i ... A: Summer, your sexual abuse is a pretty direct link to your drug abuse, cutting and anything else you ... | |
| Molestation | 8/21/2010 |
| Q: My thirteen yr.old grand daughter.Moved to Texas about a year. With her mother and boyfriend,I'm ... A: Gloria, It sounds like CPS has done their job to the extend of the law, as far as investigating the ... | |
| molestation | 8/17/2010 |
| Q: My 6yr old daughter told me that her 6 yr old cousin touched her vagina whilst she was sleeping ... A: Caroline, Children are sexually curious, especially when boys/girls are mixed together. ... | |
| i think i was molested, and i dont know what to do. | 8/14/2010 |
| Q: When i was younger, between the ages 4-6 or 7, i think my older cousin molested me, I'm now 16. i ... A: Allison, it sounds like your cousin was beginning puberty, when his hormones and sexual curiosity ... | |
| i think i was molested, and i dont know what to do. | 8/13/2010 |
| Q: When i was younger, between the ages 4-6 or 7, i think my older cousin molested me, I'm now 16. i ... A: Allison, you didn't relate the age of your cousin in relation to your age then. There is a lot of ... | |
| genitals molesting by sisters | 8/9/2010 |
| Q: I am 20 yrs old boy. I have two sisters there age are 15 and 17 yrs. My father lives abroad for ... A: Yoonu..... Well, that is a new one for me to hear about! Obviously, you have some anger issues ... | |
| What if he didn't mean to | 8/8/2010 |
| Q: So im 16 and about 3 or 4 years ago I was lying on the couch watching a movie an my dad was sitting ... A: Jessie, It doesn't sound "accidental" to me, especially when it happened more than once. I know ... | |
| Molestation | 8/7/2010 |
| Q: When I was young I was molested by my grandfather. I didn't realize what was happening until I was ... A: Jaine.... Sexual molestation always leaves a trace of the trauma behind, as you have discovered. ... | |
| Obsessions | 8/6/2010 |
| Q: im 20 years old now amd for the past 7 years i have been moving from an obsession to another it ... A: David, read some of these sites to see what the expected curve is for childhood sexual development. ... | |
| how do i know | 8/4/2010 |
| Q: i am 19 and for as long as i can remember have always kind of thought that something happened when i ... A: Jessica, Well you have packed a lot of adult living into your 19 years, but I am glad to see that ... | |
| Sibling Touching | 8/2/2010 |
| Q: Sibling sexual touching and exploring one another's genitals is somewhat common. What age does ... A: Kenneth... a lot of info is in these web document pages. ... | |
| Coping | 7/30/2010 |
| Q: I was molested by my ex-step-father for 4 years of my life. This has greatly effected me, changing ... A: Veronica, as many sages have so wisely put it, "Honesty is the best policy." Variations: ... | |
| do i tell or no? | 7/28/2010 |
| Q: I'm 14 and i think i was molested by my brother... he is 5 years older than me... i mean he would ... A: Ashley, Sibling sexual touching is not uncommon, but when the age range is so great to where the ... | |
| Molested almost a decade ago | 7/22/2010 |
| Q: My boyfriend and I recently broke things off because he wasn't able to emotionally reach the level ... A: Chelsey, I noticed your "ratings" of my previous answer and am sorry that you are not getting my ... | |
| Molested almost a decade ago | 7/21/2010 |
| Q: My boyfriend and I recently broke things off because he wasn't able to emotionally reach the level ... A: Chelsey, Sexual assault at any age leaves an emotional scar that can only be cured by effective ... | |
| Possible abuse in my past? | 7/19/2010 |
| Q: I want to apologize before-hand for the length of this message. For years now, on and off, I have ... A: Nikki, Childhood can be hard on many children who don't seem to fit in with their peers for ... | |
| Child-Age sexual Abuse History. | 7/17/2010 |
| Q: How are you. I am a married person since last 9 years and having two kids. My question is related to ... A: When children are molested, the resultant trauma stays with them and they relate to that event, even ... | |
| problem | 7/16/2010 |
| Q: sir, I really distrub with my sexual problem i have'nt got any girl friend and not any intimacy ... A: Jack, all males have sexual fantasies about being with a woman who is attractive to them and can ... | |
| confused teen | 7/15/2010 |
| Q: when i was about 8 years of age my cousin who was 2 or 3 years older than me tried to have sex with ... A: Alisa, kids of all ages have an interest in their bodies and to a certain degree have sexual ... | |
| 3 Year Old Grandson | 7/11/2010 |
| Q: I have a 3 year old grandson. My son and his girlfriend have recently split. My husband and I have ... A: Teresa, this is not good parenting on either side. If your son doesn't think that this mad woman ... | |
| molested became a molester | 7/7/2010 |
| Q: When I was about 9 years old a man who would ride his bike to our little town from the outlying area ... A: I know it is hard to consider, but honesty is the best policy when you have to reveal your past and ... | |
| child molestation | 7/2/2010 |
| Q: My step-daughter has recently been acting out in extreme ways. we just had another child and her mom ... A: Will, You already have done your research and I would agree with your findings. If you can find a ... | |
| son molested by father | 6/28/2010 |
| Q: i am lady, my husband is gay,i have only son of 7 years old.he have been telling me his father ... A: Sani, you must protect your son from sexual assault and molestation. Your husband may have desires ... | |
| molested | 6/16/2010 |
| Q: I'm 37 yrs old and from the age of 8 to 18 my father molested me. I have been struggling with this ... A: Elizabeth, you are suffering PTSD symptoms from your repeated sexual assaults for 10 years. Your ... | |
| Speechless | 6/14/2010 |
| Q: My 4 yr old daughter came to me and told me about her great grand father touching her in her private ... A: Cassie, a 4 year old's mind can be manipulated in many ways and very easily, so it becomes very ... | |
| molested as a child | 6/13/2010 |
| Q: I have recently "come out" to family members as a lesbian. It is something I have been struggling ... A: Katie, your "near death" (near drowning - suffocation) experiences, coupled with sexual trauma as a ... | |
| sexual abuse | 6/12/2010 |
| Q: i don't really know what my question is in my heart i know my daughters have been abused i think i ... A: Lisa, children will engage in sexual exploration of their own bodies and sibling/playmates ... | |
| no one believes her! | 6/10/2010 |
| Q: I"ve had guardianship of my 6 yr. old granddaughter for two years. She has revealed that her mother ... A: CB, I really can't "steer you" in any direction, other than to see if there are resources at ... | |
| Child molestation false charges | 6/9/2010 |
| Q: Someone is being falsely accused of molestation, has been arrested and is on a $200,000 bond as of ... A: Kimberly, I am not a legal adviser, for cases such as this. I facilitate healing of people who have ... | |
| Molestation | 6/7/2010 |
| Q: Recently my two year each time when i am lying on the bed with me she will climb on top of me and ... A: Mpho, First, do recognize that children do have a sexual life that begins very early. More info here ... | |
| my 7 yr old son | 6/2/2010 |
| Q: my 7 yr old son said my father had been playing with his penis i confronted my father with this and ... A: Melissa, Watch your son for behavior changes since the first event. If he is changing his behaviors ... | |
| Im just opening up now about being molested for 11 years | 5/29/2010 |
| Q: ever since i can remember, I've been molested. it began when i was about 4 years old.. and it ... A: Sam, this is a sad story of molestation and your uncle needs to be held accountable for his actions ... | |
| molestation | 5/27/2010 |
| Q: My five yr old daughter was sexually touched at her daycare by a ten yr old boy. I filed a report ... A: Shante, these are trying circumstances and the extent of the touching and how it affected her will ... | |
| molested by older brother | 5/21/2010 |
| Q: m now 27 yrs old i've been molested by my older brother when i was five yrs old and he's older than ... A: Loly, like so many victims of childhood sexual abuse, you are carrying the deep wounds of sexual ... | |
| are grandchildren save | 5/19/2010 |
| Q: will i molest grandchildren if i hav touch little girls and made them touch me A: Simiana, touching children for sexual purposes is never a proper action. Children have their own ... | |
| Family friend molested by my father, now I have kids | 5/18/2010 |
| Q: I just was told by a longtime (female) friend of my family who is now 24 that my father molested her ... A: Don, these are difficult moments in life, but the truth needs to be known and recognized for what it ... | |
| Molesstation | 5/11/2010 |
| Q: I just turned 17 and I had a friend I have had for a while and I always though it was just me but I ... A: Lynds, in most states, unlawful sexual contact with a minor under 18 is against the law, as ... | |
| emma | 5/10/2010 |
| Q: i have a 14 month old daughter, kylee who is perfect, i also have 6 1/2 month old niece, emma. my ... A: Carissa, I would suggest that Emma be checked at a pediatrician's office for a professional exam and ... | |
| Confusion | 5/4/2010 |
| Q: My father recently came home from prison and he told me that he found hisself attracted to me and he ... A: Bridget, at least he is honest with his feelings, to give you some warning about his possible ... | |
| Incest, that was then this is now | 4/28/2010 |
| Q: I was brought up in a dysfunctional family, my mother was an alcoholic, my father abusive. One of my ... A: Jason.... well that is a sad story and shows what a negative influence poor parenting can be. I ... | |
| child touching | 4/27/2010 |
| Q: Over the weekend I found my 8yr old nephew toughing my 6 year nephews private part. They both had ... A: Star, it is pretty much normal behavior for children in that age group. ... | |
| molestation | 4/25/2010 |
| Q: My children were taken by my husband who i slip up with my son is telling me my 11 year old ... A: Misty.... You need to have a clear, calm conversation with your daughter first to see what is going ... | |
| possibly molested by a cousin. | 4/23/2010 |
| Q: well, i was 15 at the time and my cousin was a few months younger. we were up in a little loft & i ... A: You can call it being molested or sexual assault, but whenever anyone touches you without your ... | |
| repressed memories | 4/22/2010 |
| Q: Am I experiencing repressed memories about possible molestation from my father? I have been feeling ... A: Molly, I can't say for sure what has happened to you in the past, but your observations about what ... | |
| Is he still dangerous? | 4/20/2010 |
| Q: When my little sister was eleven years (she is 8 years my jr) old our stepfather molested her. At ... A: Pam, you may find some direct suggestons at www.rainn.org for legal remedies, but I am not sure how ... | |
| Abuse | 4/17/2010 |
| Q: I am an adult now, here is a little history.When I was a child 3 or 4, I can remember my sister ... A: Kay, there are a number of aspects to your concerns in this question. Children, when close in age to ... | |
| Molested? | 4/13/2010 |
| Q: I have always had a kind of bad family situation. My mom is well I guess the closest word to ... A: It certainly doesn't sound like a healthful, nurturing childhood upbringing and you are lucky to ... | |
| truth | 4/12/2010 |
| Q: How do I know my daughter is telling the truth about her stepfather abused her 7 years ago. A: Andrea, look into her eyes, when she is speaking to you about this incident..... You will know if ... | |
| 9 year old son molested by 15 year old stepson | 4/8/2010 |
| Q: I guess I have a few things going on. My son told us he was molested by his step brother that ... A: Melissa, Well, sad story for the step-son, not having good parenting from his mother and who knows ... | |
| My daughter was molested by her step brother | 3/28/2010 |
| Q: I am so consumed with guilt and depression. When will I feel like I can breathe again? I really am ... A: Ann, is your anger and blame directed towards your husband, just because the boy is his? Does he ... | |
| molestation | 3/25/2010 |
| Q: When I was 6 years old my brother and I moved in with my father and our stepmother and they had a ... A: Rose, children will experiment with other children at an early age, even without the influence of an ... | |
| Molestation | 3/18/2010 |
| Q: I'm 20 years old. My father recently told me that he gets sexually excited when he's around me and ... A: Brittany, This is a complex situation for parents, especially when their children turn into ... | |
| Child Molestation | 3/16/2010 |
| Q: My 3 year old grandchild has accused her Father of touching her "tee tee" and her "butthole" in a ... A: Cigi64.. I am with you on this issue. Repeated claims of that nature from a 3 year old are probably ... | |
| Bloked Memory | 3/15/2010 |
| Q: I am 21 years of age; I do not know how to explain the situation. It is difficult for me. I think I ... A: Madie, there is a lot to digest here, but the bottom line is that you seem to be having PTSD ... | |
| when Its not called playing "doctor:" anymore? | 3/14/2010 |
| Q: Last night we had some very close family over. As usual the kids all played in the back room while ... A: Bee... Well, your son is getting into the fringes of "play" at his age, but it needed to be ... | |
| How do I know if my 14 year old daughter is being molested or was by her dad | 3/13/2010 |
| Q: my daughter is now 14 and my other daughter is 12, my oldest use to have fun, smile all the time she ... A: .. I sounds like there is a pattern of some kind of abuse, perhaps sexual in nature. A lot of ... | |
| Not sure if it is sexual abuse | 3/12/2010 |
| Q: In recent circumstances I have been wondering and thinking about an incedent that occured as a ... A: Katie... well, the short answer is along the lines of the end of your message/question.... It is ... | |
| child molest?? | 3/10/2010 |
| Q: I was bathing my 3 years old girl the other day, when i told that no one else except her mum,dad and ... A: Megan, a consistent answer, even from a 3 year old should be heeded and attended to. Children do ... | |
| molestation | 3/8/2010 |
| Q: I'm doing a school report on molestation, specifically: the signs of being molested, and the life ... A: Jane.... there are a number of appropriate PDF files at the bottom of the page here: ... | |
| sudden acting out and change of behaviour | 3/7/2010 |
| Q: I have a 7 year old son who's living arrangments require him to stay at his dad from monday to ... A: Amanda, the behavior you are describing seems to be tilted more towards being sexually abused than ... | |
| masturbation. | 3/4/2010 |
| Q: My daughter is 6yrs old and has been masturbating. I did think it was no big deal because my oldest ... A: Joann.... Here is the primer on childhood sexual development: ... | |
| How to know if your child has been touched inappropriately | 3/3/2010 |
| Q: I have a 21 month old grand daughter. She seems to be acting a little different at bedtime. We ... A: Melanie, Based on some of the reactions and your own intuition, I would arrange to have her taken to ... | |
| 3 year old grandaughter molested | 2/14/2010 |
| Q: Our family is emotionally devastated. We were told by my adult step-son that his 13 year old ... A: Carolyn, I think you have to separate the pieces of the puzzle and see how widespread the issue is, ... | |
| What to do When Your Partner is the Victim of Molestation/Incest | 2/9/2010 |
| Q: My partner was molested by someone close to the family as a child and was raped by a friend as a ... A: Melissa, Secrets or information/feelings withheld in a relationship are the sorts of things that ... | |
| possible molestation | 2/8/2010 |
| Q: cousin ; So ive thouqht about this for a very longg time && im not sure what to think i dont have a ... A: Bebe, Your sexual orientation is pretty much set in your genes, from the current research studies. ... | |
| Brother-in-law | 2/5/2010 |
| Q: I don't know where to start, as this is such a visceral subject for me and need to know what to do ... A: Mitch, I understand your anger and bitterness, but it really isn't your fight. This is all about ... | |
| Appropriate or Inappropriate Behavior Toward Neice? | 2/1/2010 |
| Q: Do you think a 35 year old man (an uncle by marriage) putting his hand inside a 15 year old niece's ... A: Carolyn... She should have slapped him, or at least made it clear that this is not a desired place ... | |
| molestation | 1/26/2010 |
| Q: My father-in-law molested my 12 year old daughter from a previous marriage. He fondled her over her ... A: Carol, your husband needs to come to grips with what has happened and what might happen in the ... | |
| Did I ask you a question and if so did I mark it private | 1/25/2010 |
| Q: Did I ask you a question, I know I asked one of the experts, but now I'm unsure which one. The ... A: Stacey, I took a look back at my answers and didn't see your name or related question. I answered ... | |
| help | 1/20/2010 |
| Q: I read one of your answers saying a child does not abuse another. my brother did just that.I was 7 ... A: Dolly, my comment was meant to infer that children normally explore each other, occasionally, but 3 ... | |
| is it considered moleste? and if so could i be experiencing after effects from it? | 1/19/2010 |
| Q: when I was 13 this guy I was friends with kept on trying to put his pants down my pants and up my ... A: Care, unfortunately young adults get poor education in sexual matters and wind up being molested, ... | |
| my child | 1/12/2010 |
| Q: My daughter has told me that my husband molest her when she was about years old shes now 16yars.It ... A: Lee, from the sound of your husband's history and the investigation, it appears that he has a ... | |
| child sexual abuse | 1/10/2010 |
| Q: Is there such a thing as child on child sexual abuse (A child being sexually abused by another child ... A: Syd, there is a natural curiosity among all children, related to sexual aspects of their ... | |
| Was I actually molested? | 1/9/2010 |
| Q: When I was in elementary school, I had a teacher who would daily caress my shoulders and back, ... A: Leanne, I think that the social climate was different back then and perhaps teachers had more leeway ... | |
| molestation by an aunt | 12/24/2009 |
| Q: I was fondled as a young child by my aunt, she was in her teens and living with my family when I was ... A: Kate... Perhaps, both you and your brother should contact her jointly and tell her what your ... | |
| Stepdaughter | 12/23/2009 |
| Q: My step daughter comes to us from her mother's house and she complians her private area hurts and ... A: Kimberly.... I think you already know the probable answer. ... | |
| being molested by step brother and ex husband | 12/22/2009 |
| Q: i was molested for the first time when i 6 yrs old by my step brother, and the abuse didn't stop ... A: Tyler, it is never the fault of a 6 year old who is being molested. Your mind was not sufficiently ... | |
| re question | 12/20/2009 |
| Q: i am now 30 years old and when i was 15 i had a dream that my grandfather had molested me at age ... A: Megan, you could be telepathic and picking up information from others or you may have been ... | |
| child molestation | 12/19/2009 |
| Q: My son was molested as a minor. I just found out. I know that most kids don't tell because of the ... A: Susan, you will have to check with your local authorities to see what the statute of limitations ... | |
| my stepdad molested me.i need help. | 12/16/2009 |
| Q: my stepdad molested me when i was 7 until i was 12.he hit my mother on september 24.he had already ... A: Arely, Sex offenders don't seem to see the harm in their actions, because it is all about them, not ... | |
| being molested at 17 | 12/14/2009 |
| Q: ok so.. i was up at my grandmothers over summer, it was her and her boyfriend. i liked going up ... A: Kadi, I hope that some of your experience is teaching you about the inappropriate behaviors of ... | |
| Was I molested or is this all normal? | 12/13/2009 |
| Q: There are a lot that make me think I could have been molested. If I could find out for sure maybe I ... A: Adrianna, Take some time to review the information here: ... | |
| son accused of child molestation charges | 12/12/2009 |
| Q: His ex wife says he molested his two step daughters now 9 & 12. At time they were 5 & 7 I truly ... A: I am an EFT practitioner, who helps those with unresolved trauma and anxiety issues related to ... | |
| Not sure what to think | 12/8/2009 |
| Q: I am 31 years old and throughout my whole life memories of me being sexual as a child and young ... A: Lisa, your one unconscious decision, as a sexually-charged teen, does not "define" who you are in ... | |
| Molested by my uncle | 12/6/2009 |
| Q: Well I was molested along with some of my siblings and cousins by my uncle when I was very young for ... A: I am sorry to hear that you and your siblings and cousins were all violated by your uncle. With this ... | |
| help me | 12/5/2009 |
| Q: i suspect i was abused as a young child but can't remember. the only thing i remember is my mother ... A: Claire, First of all you are not "the bad guy (gal)" because of your childhood sexual explorations. ... | |
| Worried about son | 12/4/2009 |
| Q: My son is in daycare and today I got a call from them saying my son was caught 3 times doing in ... A: Christina... Here is the primer for childhood sexual development information: ... | |
| My boyfriend thinks his daughter was molested by my little cousin.. | 12/2/2009 |
| Q: What should i do? My man and I have been together for about 3 years and have been living together ... A: Ms. Jones... While the issue is hot, now is the time to reveal your suspicions to the mother and ... | |
| Father In Law Molested My Child | 11/30/2009 |
| Q: I am at a lost, my daughter is now 16 years old. Is very sexually active has slept with numerous ... A: Your daughter's behaviors are consistent with the usual signs of child abuse/sexual abuse. You have ... | |
| molestation and appropriateness | 11/29/2009 |
| Q: I'm the oldest of 3 daughters. I recently told my sister that her husband had been making passes at ... A: Paty. There is nothing much else you can do except state your truth and hold your ground. If your ... | |
| extremly concerned | 11/25/2009 |
| Q: We had a few incidences (2) this past summer with our 6 year old and two neighbor children, they ... A: Tiffany, For now and future issues, it is handy to read through a site like this: ... | |
| molestation | 11/24/2009 |
| Q: I have been for several years now having recurring images of myself as a child being walked into the ... A: Deena, because these memories/feelings are recurrent, it is fairly certain that something happened ... | |
| was i abused or was it just in my mind? | 11/23/2009 |
| Q: i am very confused. okay when i was younger around 7-9 i had a paternal-cousin who always was ... A: Cam, the short answer to your question is that anytime someone touches you sexually then it can be ... | |
| Sexual Abuse | 11/22/2009 |
| Q: My friends daughter (who was nine years old at the time of the incident) was sexually abused by her ... A: Janie, If I were there as the referee, I would have all parties sit down and have a discussion, then ... | |
| Sexual Abuse | 11/21/2009 |
| Q: My friends daughter (who was nine years old at the time of the incident) was sexually abused by her ... A: Janie... Not knowing all the details, I have to cover several fronts here.... First, realize that ... | |
| my neice & her father | 11/20/2009 |
| Q: My niece is a little over 2 yrs. old she got a bladder infection (she is still in diapers) She would ... A: Michelle, there are numerous websites devoted to child molestation/abuse. Here is just one of them: ... | |
| 6 year old child | 11/17/2009 |
| Q: I have a 6 year old daughter who was molested/raped by my nephew. Recently she has been waking up ... A: Malin, Most "therapy" is slow and tedious and depends on some cognitive interaction between ... | |
| molestation | 11/16/2009 |
| Q: I am a 44 y/O female, a male member of my family who is approx. 9 years younger than me is having ... A: Belinda.... I guess the ages of both of you, when this occurred, would give me a little more to go ... | |
| My sons | 11/11/2009 |
| Q: Alright let me start a few years back. I left my husband over seven years ago and when I did he ... A: Judith, there are numerous signs of child molestation to be observed. You can read through the list ... | |
| Molested...please help need to know something | 11/8/2009 |
| Q: I am almost 20 years old. And things got out of hand with a girlfriend of mine. Which was okay i ... A: Kassie, NO means NO in most languages. Is this going to happen again with this guy or not? If you ... | |
| Anabella my 4yr old daughter has been complaining of pain in her vagina | 11/7/2009 |
| Q: I was taking her a bath last night and she was crying that her peepee was hurting her. earlier that ... A: Esther, your first priority is to have your daughter seen my a medical expert in childhood sexual ... | |
| after molested certain body parts hold bad memories | 10/28/2009 |
| Q: My twin daughters were molested by their cousin who was their age from about 10-12 years old. He ... A: Gina, I'm sorry to hear of these residual trauma-related episodes. The mind-body does record ... | |
| Legal matters | 10/27/2009 |
| Q: my friend Jessica was molested by her brother many years ago. She never reported it, because she was ... A: Christo, I can't comment on the legalities of your country, concerning the reporting of rape and ... | |
| I think I was molested | 10/25/2009 |
| Q: I am 16 now. When I was around 11 years old I started remembering details of me being molested by a ... A: Sam, When children are molested it does upset the mind-body balance and the trauma stays resident ... | |
| question | 10/24/2009 |
| Q: When I confronted him he said he pulled it out and she did it with the bear. I really don't no how I ... A: Tiara... welcome to the real world of parenting! Somehow parents are really not prepared for the ... | |
| Self Blame | 10/23/2009 |
| Q: I was sexually abused more than 20 years ago when I was around 8 years old and I still struggle with ... A: Tracy.... First of all, know that it wasn't your fault. At 8 years of age, you have little control ... | |
| Pending investigation | 10/20/2009 |
| Q: My 3 year old daughter's doctor will be contacting child services tomorrow on suspicion of ... A: Roxanne, It may well be that her complaints are due to a chemical burn scenario from the shampoo and ... | |
| i was molested ! | 10/19/2009 |
| Q: I was molested when i was five by my great grandfather (my moms dad).My mother was also molested by ... A: Kelley, I am sorry to hear your sad story of molestation and lack of support from your mother. She ... | |
| Can't remember my childhood | 9/25/2009 |
| Q: I don't know quite how to ask or maybe even what I need to ask...? I am now 25. My father molested ... A: D, Not everyone has clear recollections of their childhood, unless the incidents are particularly ... | |
| scars | 9/21/2009 |
| Q: will a child have scars from beging molested 11 to 12 years ago if she was 5 and the man was 30 A: Kassandra, The short answer is YES. Sexual assault at almost any age is traumatic to the mind-body ... | |
| Complete faith in a priest | 9/20/2009 |
| Q: Can a 42 year old have deep rooted issues such as anger and low self esteem from a one time incident ... A: Renee, sexual assault, whether once or a number of times, is a trauma to the mind/body that doesn't ... | |
| NEED To KNOW | 9/19/2009 |
| Q: Okay i want to thank you for taking the time to answer these questions but i have had MANY incidents ... A: Janet, Even one molestation or sexual assault is enough to trigger PTSD symptoms in anyone. ... | |
| How do I handle a "possible" molestation | 9/17/2009 |
| Q: My son, 6yo, is sweet,energetic and still very very innocent and trusting. My mother is my boys' ... A: Maria, I realize that you love and want to protect your son from "molestation" incidents. Please ... | |
| i dont know what to do and need help | 9/15/2009 |
| Q: I am very fortunate to have found this site, well two nights ago my 18 year old son came to me ... A: Jennifer, I would suggest that you both read sites like this: ... | |
| What should I do? | 9/10/2009 |
| Q: My dad who is real close with me molested me when I was young. The first time was when I was 8 or 9. ... A: Lindsey, you deserve more than a "sorry" from him. He DOES remember what he did and he should be ... | |
| Molestation or experimentation? | 9/1/2009 |
| Q: Last night my 11-year-old daughter told me that a few years ago a good family friend (a girl 3 years ... A: Laurie... please take time to read through the following webpage.. ... | |
| unusual dream | 8/31/2009 |
| Q: Im an adult mid 30s, that has been have an occasional weird sleep dream that Im wearing a diaper... ... A: Golly, Jay.... It could mean a hundred different things, depending on your life experiences and how ... | |
| What should i do about this | 8/30/2009 |
| Q: I am 13 and a male and my little cousin(a girl) is ten. I will start this from the beginning, about ... A: Simran, Here are a couple of websites for you to review, concerning the natural process of sexual ... | |
| child molestation, or innapropriate behavior??? Please help | 8/29/2009 |
| Q: My son is 9. This summer he went to his dads for 4 weeks. He has 2 older half brothers from his ... A: Kim, it sounds like you have laid a good foundation of communication with him, but know that ... | |
| Molested by step father | 8/28/2009 |
| Q: "I was adopted, I got molested by my step father since grade 3 to grade 6. he will come to my room ... A: Mimi, sadly I get a LOT of questions and stories, such as yours, about families that don't realize ... | |
| Helping my friend deal with molestation in her past? | 8/27/2009 |
| Q: I have a good friend (I'll call her "Sarah") who is a couple of years younger than me (we are both ... A: Madeline, you are a good friend to "Sarah" and I understand the pain that she has suffered in the ... | |
| i have relationship problems because of my abuse | 8/26/2009 |
| Q: hey, i'm just at the prime of being a young adult and i realize that i have big issues when coming ... A: Keiann, I have found that unhealed/unresolved sexual trauma in children causes any number of ... | |
| signs someone has been molested | 8/25/2009 |
| Q: I have a daughter age 31.We have never had a close relationship,although I'm not sure why.She's ... A: Yvonne, your suspicions are certainly valid and worth pursuing. She could either be blocking it or ... | |
| Thirteen yr old | 8/23/2009 |
| Q: I have 4 children a boy 14 in a few months, a 12 yr old daughter, a 9 yr old boy and a 6 yr old ... A: Patty, It is important to minimize the trauma for both of them, to some extent. Your ... | |
| denial | 8/20/2009 |
| Q: I have written before but this is a follow up question. Briefly, my daughter had inappropriate ... A: Eileen.... If the aunt has a drinking issue, denial is a big part of their lives. The problem is ... | |
| Signs of molestation? | 8/15/2009 |
| Q: We have a very good friend who is divorced from his wife. Two of his 3 children live with him (one ... A: Dee, it could be a combination of abuse and perhaps some inherited mental illness that drives her 18 ... | |
| incest | 8/14/2009 |
| Q: i have unconsciously forgiven my father for sexual abuse i didn't try to or want to i have only ... A: Sandra, Forgiveness is a powerful healing experience and I hope that it has, indeed, released your ... | |
| 3 year old daughter | 8/10/2009 |
| Q: My 3 year old daughter has been fully potty trained for a year now. We recently settled out of court ... A: Ashley, here is a link to one of many sites that list childhood stages of sexual development and ... | |
| Relationship with dad who molested me. | 8/8/2009 |
| Q: Can I still have a relationship with my dad after he molested me for years? Is it wrong to want ... A: Lori, your father is your father and it is hard to turn your back on that DNA bond, HOWEVER.... Has ... | |
| Is my niece being abused? | 8/5/2009 |
| Q: Ok, So, my niece has been having problems at home, she is 13, My sister is no longer with the nieces ... A: Missy.... here is just one site that has some baseline information about sexual molestation issues ... | |
| Threapist | 8/4/2009 |
| Q: How do I go about getting or looking for a therapist for my son? A: Marvin, I don't know how severely affected your son is because of this situation. Age and length of ... | |
| Was I or wasn't I? | 8/3/2009 |
| Q: I have been told through out my life by several different therapists that I strike them as someone ... A: Jennifer, that didn't sound like a resounding statement about your current well-being. Something is ... | |
| Does my child's behavior imply anything? | 8/1/2009 |
| Q: I have a 3 year old son whose behavior has changed quite dramatically recently. I do need to preface ... A: Jessica, children do go through a lot of changes as they grow and change through the many stages of ... | |
| Molestation? | 7/29/2009 |
| Q: I am desperately hoping you can give me some advice as to what to do about a situation. My boyfriend ... A: .. Please be aware that there are stages of sexual development in children that start early and ... | |
| Sibling abuse | 7/28/2009 |
| Q: My husband recently admitted that when he was a child(8yrs.) his sister(12yrs.) use to make him ... A: Angelina, the majority of people have little secrets like this that they are holding onto because ... | |
| I just found out my boyfriend was molested and I don't know how to talk to him about it. | 7/27/2009 |
| Q: My boyfriend and I have been getting in arguments and he has a very short temper and tends to ... A: Well, Heather you can take the horse to water, but you can't make him drink, as the old saying ... | |
| I want to stop thinking about what happened to me | 7/24/2009 |
| Q: Everyday whether it is at work, in the car, or at home, I think about what happened between my ... A: Kelsey, your father could be prosecuted for rape/sexual assault, even now, if you were to press the ... | |
| What to do after my uncle molested me last weekend | 7/8/2009 |
| Q: This last Sunday I stayed over at my uncle's house... they had sort of an ongoing party and ... A: Kiki, I am sorry to hear of this sexual assault, but I like your game-plan, so far. I would start ... | |
| I think I was molested but i really dont know | 7/4/2009 |
| Q: I don’t really know how to say all this without just listing all of the things that I see as ... A: Lilly, if some of these things did happen to you in infancy or as a very young toddler, the memory ... | |
| how can i get past it | 6/30/2009 |
| Q: buy my friend. After it started when I was 12 I started taking pills and drinking liquar alot. It's ... A: Ashley, I am so sorry to hear your history of repeated sexual assaults. The two sites that can help ... | |
| i need help | 6/17/2009 |
| Q: by okay so long story short as short as i can anyway this is 30 years of my life.when i was born i ... A: Melissa... That is a long and sad story about the trauma in your life, for all these years. Your ... | |
| Unsure | 6/15/2009 |
| Q: In May 2008 I read The Perks of Being a Wallflower. The book sort of climaxes with the main ... A: Latifa, your "reactions" to your grandfather's physical assault are indicators of being traumatized ... | |
| Child molestation appeals | 6/14/2009 |
| Q: I just need to know the procces of an appeal that my parents want me to do against my step father? A: Kayla, I am not a lawyer, so cannot really give you appropriate information on legal issues. You ... | |
| raped several times by step father (he is dead) as a teenager | 6/12/2009 |
| Q: I never have dealt with any of this. my mom believes be now tonight. I have BP I ADHD Sever anxiety ... A: Mark, your symptoms are classic PTSD from rape trauma, which will affect males just as much as a ... | |
| Teen Girl Molestation of boy | 6/10/2009 |
| Q: There were a group of boys 17-20 in the woods hanging out. This girl showed up. There was drinking ... A: Jodee, that is a sad situation for all involved. The ages of those involved at the time would have a ... | |
| molested | 6/8/2009 |
| Q: I am 20 years old and was attracted to little boys how ever rather if not I still do I do get help ... A: Mike, perhaps you were molested at a young age and blocked it out or "left your body" as some do ... | |
| I was molested and did the same | 6/5/2009 |
| Q: I am a 16 year old girl who's somewhat traumatized. My story began when I was about 4 to 5 years ... A: ... I am sorry that you are feeling so guilty and distressed over your actions of the past. There is ... | |
| staying with a molester | 5/31/2009 |
| Q: My wife was molested as a child by her step-father. She reported this to her mother (who did not ... A: Mike, unfortunately I have to answer a lot of questions like this from the victims of dysfunctional ... | |
| inappropriate touching?? | 5/26/2009 |
| Q: I have a male friend who has been seen playing with his 2 daughters, and daughters of friends, by ... A: Lynn, I think that to some extent he may feel that he's more in their center of gravity, rather than ... | |
| getting teenager to confess | 5/21/2009 |
| Q: William, 3 days this week my husband has snuck back into bed in the middle of the night, I have ... A: Suzanne... you can take your daughter to a doctor for an exam or call a local support group for ... | |
| i need help addressing my boyfriends problem | 5/17/2009 |
| Q: There's been an obvious problem that i couldn't quite lay my finger on in our relationship, but i ... A: Dawnielle, there is a lot going on here, of course. Here are my thoughts on the whole scenario... ... | |
| ?molestation? | 5/11/2009 |
| Q: I am requesting another opinion as the other counselor suggested. I had asked her a follow up ... A: Margot, Some "free spirits" feel free to express themselves physically and sexually, often without ... | |
| concern about my child she is almost 7 years old. | 4/19/2009 |
| Q: Yesterday I saw my daughter after a month at the monitor business in Claremont, Ca . and we started ... A: Bethz, Understand that children have an innate interest in the subject of sexual body parts of their ... | |
| Past Molestations - How to help a loved one | 4/18/2009 |
| Q: Last night my husband of 5 years revealed to me that he was a victim of child molestation from the ... A: L, These issues come up because it is time to heal this wound NOW! Surely, he could have sought help ... | |
| Overly protective or at risk? | 4/16/2009 |
| Q: My fiance has lived with me and my 4 children for about a year now. He has always been very cautious ... A: Not getting a straight answer from him is worrying. He's probably still covering something up, but ... | |
| Molestation or not? | 4/15/2009 |
| Q: Mr. Silver, "When I was about 7 or 8, an older cousin, who was 12 or 13, touched me ... A: Stacey, teens get very "charged" and curious when they begin puberty and are often thoughtless about ... | |
| Molestation? | 4/14/2009 |
| Q: When I was about 7 or 8, an older cousin touched me inappropriately, a couple of times, tried to put ... A: Stacey, it is never "right" for someone to be touched inappropriately. You didn't define "older ... | |
| Wife molested as a child | 4/13/2009 |
| Q: William. My wife and I have been together for 9 years (married 7). We have 2 kids and although we ... A: Theo, Surely this is a complicated situation and I can see the potentials for overlaying problems of ... | |
| Molested as a child | 4/9/2009 |
| Q: I know some unacceptable stuff happened between me and my brother as a kid. My one and only ... A: Jenn, you must realize that somewhere, somehow we all get some kind of initiation into the world of ... | |
| molestation | 3/24/2009 |
| Q: Recently I was with friends in a hotel room (3 girls 2 guys). We did a lot of drinking and I passed ... A: .. Tough way to get that lesson about drinking and losing control of your emotions and actions. You ... | |
| lost | 3/20/2009 |
| Q: Every time my stepdaughter is with her grandmother she talks about private parts. My stepdaughter ... A: Linden, sounds like it is time for a round table discussion with all involved. Make an appointment ... | |
| help | 3/19/2009 |
| Q: when my daughter was 11 i found my husbands in her room while she was sleeping with his penis ... A: Neecie, your daughter is in danger of being molested and harmed in a very unfortunate way. Even if ... | |
| Could I have been molested but don't remember it? | 3/18/2009 |
| Q: I don't know if I was molested or not, but I have been pondering it for a long time, for several ... A: Kathryn, you could be suffering from some other kind of trauma, that wasn't necessarily related to ... | |
| Molestation by my son to his cousin, now 12 years later | 3/17/2009 |
| Q: My 26 year old niece has reviled to her grandmother that her cousin (my son) molested her 12 years ... A: Jennifer, You do have to sit your son down and have a frank and honest discussion with him, to ... | |
| Molested | 3/15/2009 |
| Q: Ello. I'm 17 years old, and I'm not so much okay. I know when I was age 5 - 7 I was molested. I ... A: Cristine, your fairly mature mind, at 17, is making judgments on your behavior at a VERY immature ... | |
| Mother | 3/12/2009 |
| Q: When I was 9 years old my mother's boyfriend tried to touch my vagina. I was so devastated, and ... A: Jennifer, I know how hurtful this has been for you. Apparently your mother came to some kind of ... | |
| Molested as a child by current stepfather | 3/3/2009 |
| Q: I was molested by my current step father from the ages of 7- 17. It happened almost everyday and ... A: Sophea, your request is fair enough, but the delivery of the news isn't going to be easy on mom, at ... | |
| confronting parents as an adult | 3/2/2009 |
| Q: I recently found out that my husband was sexually abused by his father for years and years. He often ... A: Linda, confession and forgiveness are powerful healing experiences. Given the circumstances, with ... | |
| Boyfriend was molested | 2/28/2009 |
| Q: My boyfriend has told me that when he was in middle school a boy in high school forced him to ... A: Mahalia, The effects of sexual assault is the same for boys and girls, in that it is a trauma that ... | |
| my 5 yr old | 2/26/2009 |
| Q: i just found out recently that my 5 yr old has been sexually abused by his 13 yr old cousin,which is ... A: Tracy, I'm sorry to hear of your son's molestation and I do recommend that he be evaluated for any ... | |
| Husbands fantasy...my abuse? | 2/25/2009 |
| Q: Ok, heres my story. I was sexually abused by both my dad and stepdad. My mother was emotionally ... A: Lauren, Sounds like a lot of red flags to me with your husband. Getting married to get away from ... | |
| Is my husband molesting my daughter | 2/22/2009 |
| Q: i am writing as I am concerned my husbands behaviour is inappropriate towards my 3 yr old daughter. ... A: Patricia, it all sounds like red flag warnings to me, too, based on your description. If he was ... | |
| Are my children being abused? | 2/17/2009 |
| Q: I have been in a relationship with my "now" husband for three years. We've been married for less ... A: It appears that you are very alert and informed about child abuse and have done everything you can ... | |
| Molestation? | 2/5/2009 |
| Q: We'll I have 2 experiances the first one is I have a best friend and her dad is divorced and is my ... A: Kim, you were sexually assaulted and molested in both cases. To get support and more information ... | |
| molesting my girls | 2/4/2009 |
| Q: a few days ago my world and my heart broke. After a big verbal fight with her father my 18 year old ... A: Anna Marie, it sounds like your husband is in denial over his actions and the truth about what has ... | |
| Is this molestation or experimentation? | 2/1/2009 |
| Q: My brother is 4 years older than me. When he was in 8th or 9th grade and I was in 4th or 5th he ... A: Melissa, your brother kind of took advantage of you, but more out of experimentation than an ... | |
| I think this is considered molestation, but I'm not sure... | 1/30/2009 |
| Q: When I was ten, my family and I had just moved in with my grandmother, aunt, and cousin. It was our ... A: First, here are some things to read about, concerning childhood sexual development stages. You ... | |
| Molested and Frustrated | 1/28/2009 |
| Q: I was molested at a very young age (3 yrs old and 33 yrs ago) and so were my siblings by a much ... A: .. You are suffering from PTSD, due to the molestation, most likely. Perhaps your mother suffered ... | |
| sister concerned | 1/26/2009 |
| Q: my youngest brother aged 14 has apparently made a younger cousin of ours aged 5 do a sexual act on ... A: Mary, please do understand that all people go through phases of sexual development and expression of ... | |
| Scared | 1/25/2009 |
| Q: I was molested when i was 5and he also beat me. I am an adult know and i am married. My husband ... A: Stefanie, you are suffering from PTSD (post traumatic stress disorder), due to the trauma of being ... | |
| My son | 1/23/2009 |
| Q: My 6 yr old has had a major behavioral change this past couple of months. He has always been very ... A: Trish, there does seem to be a lot of warning signs of potential abuse, in his behavior. I complete ... | |
| 5 Year Old Girl | 1/21/2009 |
| Q: I'm actually writing in for my best friend. She has a 5 year old daughter. Her daughter has always ... A: Kym, I have often offered this website link as an overview of children's sexual development and ... | |
| my daughter | 1/18/2009 |
| Q: I think I need to move & get on with my life to refrain from the pain of constant horrific results ... A: Connie, I can see how heartbreaking this whole dynamic has become for you and your family. I think ... | |
| molestation | 1/17/2009 |
| Q: when i was about 4-5 years old my mom moved into the house of her new boyfriend. since then i ... A: Sara, I'm sorry to hear that this has happened to, as this kind of experience is confusing and ... | |
| STRESSED!!!! | 1/14/2009 |
| Q: my husband was granted custody of his 8 year old son two years ago from foster care.During this time ... A: Kaily, I see that this is a very stressful situation for you and your family and I don't have all ... | |
| Was I Molested? | 1/12/2009 |
| Q: Maybe when I was around nine, my older brother wanted to touch me. I agreed because I wanted to do ... A: Danielle, for some perspectives on sexual development stages that we all go through, please take ... | |
| Adult Survivor of Child Sexual Abuse | 1/10/2009 |
| Q: I finally told my mother after over 20 years of pretending everything was ok - that her husband ... A: Tanya, There are obviously many dynamics happening in your life, any of which are less than healthy ... | |
| Thoughts about possible abuse | 1/6/2009 |
| Q: I have been asked several times throughout the past ten or so years if I was molested as a child. I ... A: Tanya, I commend your efforts to understand the reactions and responses that you have thought about, ... | |
| FlashBacks | 1/5/2009 |
| Q: Ok let’s start here. 4 years ago I started remembering my old best friends death from years ago. I ... A: Jennifer, your mind-body has not healed/released the traumas of being sexually assaulted and ... | |
| did my pediatrician molest me | 12/20/2008 |
| Q: From the time I can remember, around 3 or 4 my pediatrician would put his fingers into my vagina at ... A: Dawn, I am not a medical professional and can't really comment on normal exam procedures, but it ... | |
| Molestation | 12/18/2008 |
| Q: My name is A. I'm 16 and I'm really stressed. I don't expect an answer, but the YWCA didn't do any ... A: Abriona, Child molestation/sexual assault is a crime anywhere and it will affect her for the rest of ... | |
| Very confused. | 12/14/2008 |
| Q: Ok so to start with I am 16 yrs. old and a junior in highschool. My parents divorced when I was 13. ... A: Brooke, would you try to conceal an infected wound on your body from your mother or medical experts? ... | |
| what do i do? | 12/8/2008 |
| Q: I'm 26 yrs old and i was molested by uncle (which has now pasted away) and my moms boyfriend that ... A: Ginger, the trauma of molestation doesn't go away until you get some effective healing/therapy work ... | |
| borderline personality/post traumatic stress syndrome | 11/29/2008 |
| Q: I have a grandson who is 4 yrs young. He recently said his mother put a knife in his butt, drew ... A: Gail, I suppose that if someone is bi-polar or so mentally unstable that they can disassociate from ... | |
| Was I molested? | 11/22/2008 |
| Q: This whole situation came about within a month. It was summer break. I was 5 and a half years old ... A: Tiffany, in the pure sense of being molested, I would say "yes." Your body was touched in unwanted ... | |
| How to help my son and daughter heal | 11/21/2008 |
| Q: My 16 year old daughter recently came to me and said that her 18 year old brother had molested her ... A: Denise, you have a couple of immature minds at war with each other and with themselves, at this time ... | |
| child molestation | 11/10/2008 |
| Q: .. my 28 year-old daughter recently told me that her father molested her when she was 11 or 12. It ... A: Lisa, a lot of my initial concern is about how deeply this has affected your daughter. Depending ... | |
| what should i do now? Its been so long. | 11/8/2008 |
| Q: "hello william. I have a question pertaining to the steps i need to take. I was sexually molested by ... A: Dan, childhood molestation is a trauma that lodges in your mind-body, as a memory of discomfort, ... | |
| incest molestation | 10/31/2008 |
| Q: Can You tell me how to go about reporting my uncle who has had a very good life. He needs to come ... A: Gerri, I can't advise you on the specifics of the laws in your state. Check with local authorities ... | |
| my partner was molested as a child. How do I deal with that? | 10/25/2008 |
| Q: I have been with my partner for four years now. I love him with all my heart and feel that he loves ... A: Charlie, your partner is suffering from PTSD, due to the sexual assault history that he had to ... | |
| Confused... | 10/24/2008 |
| Q: I'm 16. A junior in high school. My 8th grade year my parents divorced due to my older sister ... A: Sarah, it is your turn to speak up for yourself. Not adding in your story to your sister's ... | |
| Am I straight or not? | 10/23/2008 |
| Q: Call me sick or whatever but you're not coming from my point of view.I was looking at this little ... A: Corrina, you have about a hundred questions, buried in this extensive message. If we were in ... | |
| Understanding teen boy and sex | 10/22/2008 |
| Q: My son has been experimenting with wearing girl clothes and stuffing bra with socks to resemble ... A: Nina, please review the information on this site: http://www.ejhs.org/volume3/Haroian/body.htm You ... | |
| molestation | 9/12/2008 |
| Q: My girl friend was molested around 2 till about 5 or 6 by her father. She told me about this when we ... A: Robert, sexual molestation of young children, especially girls, is very traumatizing. The mind-body ... | |
| Please help | 9/5/2008 |
| Q: I have a sister who is just a year older than I am. When I was about 5 and she 6 I can remember ... A: Lynn, I am sorry to hear that you have had such a tortured childhood, internally and externally. ... | |
| My Girlfriend Was Abused When She Was Younger | 9/4/2008 |
| Q: I used to date a girl, but after a few months we broke up. We didn't see each other for a while, ... A: Dan, young girls of all ages are sensitive to being mishandled by anyone, much less someone who is ... | |
| Forced To Suck Dicks | 8/30/2008 |
| Q: I'm an 18 year old girl and I was once forced to give blowjobs when I was 13 years old. When I was ... A: Samantha, I am sorry that you had to experience that trauma. Sexual assault cases, such as these ... | |
| i molested my sister | 8/21/2008 |
| Q: i am 23 and my sister is 21.... i don't know how to begin and i feel horrible! i can't stand being ... A: Dora, okay... stop, take a deep breath and relax a little. All children experiment and explore their ... | |
| Molested or not? | 8/19/2008 |
| Q: I'm a 25 year old gay guy, who is in a serious relationship with someone for over a year, i recently ... A: Felipe.... You can start here: http://www.ejhs.org/volume3/Haroian/body.htm to get a better idea ... | |
| molestation of my son | 8/13/2008 |
| Q: My just 12 yearold son, with PDDnos *pervasive developmental disorder, not otherwise specified and ... A: ml... your son has unresolved PTSD from his sexual trauma, mixed in with his other disorders. EFT ... | |
| did my husband make my child touch him? | 7/30/2008 |
| Q: recently my 7 year old daughter came home from her grandmothers house,who which everyone in my ... A: Nicole... this is hard to sort out, without a referee who has knowledge of children's development ... | |
| intrusive thoughts | 7/28/2008 |
| Q: I am 22 years old, female. I used to have intrusive thoughts of someone touching me inappropriately ... A: Cindy, you probably didn't make this up on your own, as a child, so it seems to indicate some kind ... | |
| My 4 year old daughter was coerced in letting him touch her vigina...Please Help! | 7/24/2008 |
| Q: My 4 year old daugter told me and my husband yesterday that the little 7 year old boy next door ... A: Michelle, do understand that kids do have a sense of themselves and curiosity about others, in a ... | |
| Daughter was moleted by Father | 7/23/2008 |
| Q: My 4 year old daughter, Asha, told me in May that her father touched her and hurt her. He molested ... A: Jen, I am sorry to hear of this terrible assault against your daughter. Childhood molestation and ... | |
| Please help... | 7/18/2008 |
| Q: I'm a 21-year-old male. I am writing to you to get advice on an incident I was involved in with my ... A: Chris, I have given this reference out to many other questioners here and feel that it is a good ... | |
| Molestation | 6/29/2008 |
| Q: Our 17 year old daughter has recently told us that she was "touched" inappropriately by her ... A: Ruth, you didn't mention how long ago this happened, but in any case, it seems like she is "dealing" ... | |
| My 3 year old | 6/24/2008 |
| Q: My 3 year old daughter was taken advantage of 2 days ago by her 7 year old cousin. He coerced her ... A: Rita, I am glad that the cousin's family recognized the problem and dealt with it right away. Do ... | |
| In pain - Accused by a family member | 6/23/2008 |
| Q: William, I recently received a VERY disturbing phone call from my youngest sister (3 yrs younger ... A: B., Depending on how old you all were at the time of the alleged molestation, she might want to read ... | |
| m8 probs | 6/15/2008 |
| Q: i had a m8 stay over and he was hell interested in experimental and he asked to have a masturbation ... A: Chris, I can't make a judgment on your sexual preferences, either in gender or actions. If you like ... | |
| signs? | 5/31/2008 |
| Q: I'm worried about my 4 year old son. He has started peeing in bed, pooping on the floor, and he has ... A: Savanna, read through all of this first, before you become excessively alarmed. ... | |
| molested or rape? how to know shes not holding back? | 5/16/2008 |
| Q: My daughter was molested and come forward with that but the duration bothers me and I feel like the ... A: Michelle, you didn't say her age, so I don't know exactly how to advise you further, because the ... | |
| My 3yr. old | 5/13/2008 |
| Q: The other day my 3yr. old daughter asked me to go into her room and help her find her toy phone. ... A: Lee, assuming that both children are about the same age, their "play" was mostly normal sexual ... | |
| Cannot find forgiveness (feel that I don't diserve it) | 5/10/2008 |
| Q: I sexually abused my younger brother when I was 12-13 years old. He is mentally challenged and at ... A: L..... First, it isn't your "fault." Young teens will find out about sex and sexual experiences, in ... | |
| communication and molestation | 5/8/2008 |
| Q: I recently discovered that my husband was molested as a child, as well as beaten severely. I'm not ... A: Shae, sorry for the delayed reply, as I am away from home, for the moment. Your husband needs some ... | |
| Mother daughter sexual abuse | 5/5/2008 |
| Q: I am struggling terribly with dealing with all my emotions and pain after I have admitted that my ... A: Sexual abuse, especially from family members is a very difficult situation to understand and to cope ... | |
| am i virgin enough? | 5/3/2008 |
| Q: i was 15 and innocent about sex when my then boyfriend of 19 years started talking and doing sexual ... A: Pisces, when you approach someone with the intention of loving them, caring for them and comforting ... | |
| am i virgin enough? | 5/2/2008 |
| Q: i was 15 and innocent about sex when my then boyfriend of 19 years started talking and doing sexual ... A: Pisces, Your opinion of yourself is really an overlay of what you were taught (or not taught) about ... | |
| How to ask my 6yr old son if his dad is abusing him?? | 4/20/2008 |
| Q: A few years ago I found some sites in my husbands computer history, it was a shopping site, but ... A: Carolyn, I think that you should get your son to a medical specialist who can evaluate his ... | |
| Stepdad | 4/17/2008 |
| Q: I just got my report card and I failed a whole bunch of classes (but it isn't a big deal cuz I got ... A: So, Sue... Let's see, you don't apply yourself at school, which is your "job" right now, so you can ... | |
| step children molested | 4/13/2008 |
| Q: My 2 step children, who live with their mother, were molested 4 years ago (girl was 8, boy was 6) by ... A: BBM, if this all happened 4 years ago and the kids had effective therapy, I can't see how they are ... | |
| Good discussion groups? | 4/12/2008 |
| Q: When I as 7 or 8, I stayed with my grandparents for a summer. One day my aunt told me to strip in ... A: John, if that was the defining moment in your life and you aren't able to get past that incident, ... | |
| I want to help others | 4/11/2008 |
| Q: i would love to help other with my story going out to groups and talking about how my father and ... A: Gerard, that is a noble idea and one well worth pursuing. Contact your local social services ... | |
| Reason for concern? | 4/6/2008 |
| Q: My 12 year old stepdaugter just told me that her stepfather of 9 years "scares her". She says she ... A: Well, there certainly seems like there is something to be concerned about, however I don't have a ... | |
| finally dealing with my molestation | 4/4/2008 |
| Q: okay for the first time in more than 10 years i have finally been able to talk about what happened ... A: Jamie, some immediate actions I would suggest is to make sure that the military is aware of your ... | |
| Sibling Molestation | 4/2/2008 |
| Q: My brother molested me when he was about 10 and I was about 7 years old. I finally confronted him ... A: Actually, you are mistaken about your belief in the behaviors of children, as they discover the ... | |
| I can't even remember all of them | 4/1/2008 |
| Q: I am a 25 year old female and I have been in a consistent relationship with the same man for three ... A: Patricia, let your boyfriend know that you are working on these issues, and for him to please be ... | |
| was my child molested? | 3/27/2008 |
| Q: I have a 5yo boy, he spent the night at gramma and grandpa's 2 weeks ago he came home and I asked ... A: Mellee, Short answer, probably yes. See this and other pages for more details and confirmations... ... | |
| child molestation | 3/26/2008 |
| Q: I have a 23month old grandaughter who visits her dad every weekend, she has been acting real ... A: Jolene, You have to watch, listen and feel what she is trying to convey to you about how she is ... | |
| my son said he was touche at school and he is autistic please help | 3/23/2008 |
| Q: My husband and I have a 5 Lyra old mildly autistic son. he goes to k+ then takes the bus to his ... A: Colleen, It is tough enough having to grow up without the additional burden of autism and being ... | |
| Molestation? | 3/21/2008 |
| Q: When i was younger(about 3 years old) i remember me and 2 other childern around the same age ... A: Alex, take a long look at this website page: http://www.ejhs.org/volume3/Haroian/body.htm You were ... | |
| My boyfriend was molested and I found out my ex boyfriend just molested a little girl | 3/18/2008 |
| Q: Silver, I have been having a really tough time with two different situations both involving sexual ... A: Alicia, There was more than "a" question in there, but they are all related to a great extent, so I ... | |
| my 19 month old was molested by her father | 3/17/2008 |
| Q: I filed a divorce for full legal and physical custody but now have to talk to the foc about ... A: Louise, There are specifically trained medical professionals who do rape and molestation ... | |
| hidden child molestation | 3/6/2008 |
| Q: my mother in law was molested by her father and so was her sister and also another sister from the ... A: Robin, when you know that a child is at risk of being molested, it should be reported and the ... | |
| I have been wondering.... | 3/4/2008 |
| Q: I don't remember much of my childhood at all. It has been brought to my attention that a close ... A: Lisa, if the "touching" happened when you were younger than about 5, then it could be that your body ... | |
| abuse by half brother | 3/1/2008 |
| Q: i am after some advice on an extremely difficult situation that has happened recently in our family. ... A: Graeme, If only they gave a course on Parenting 101 and included all the parts that you are ... | |
| REGRET WHAT IVE DONE | 2/29/2008 |
| Q: I ABUSED MY SISTER AND 13 YEAR OLD NEICE,I KNOW IT WAS WRONG BUT I JUST COULDNT HELP MYSELF.I WAS ... A: Mark, It is important that you recognize and take responsibility for your actions, as a first step ... | |
| Being faulsly accused... | 2/26/2008 |
| Q: I'm a father of three and am going through a divorce where my ex is trying everything to make me ... A: Marc, Probably better resources on the web are like these: http://c.webring.com/hub?ring=falseacc ... | |
| few questions | 2/24/2008 |
| Q: When i was young, my older brother used to grab me and take me into rooms and make me get on top of ... A: Monica, I am sorry to hear of your painful and traumatizing ordeals, involving sexual assault. When ... | |
| NEED HELP !!!!!!!!!! | 2/23/2008 |
| Q: In May of 2007 my son who is 15 touch his half sisters who are 3 and 4 years old.He kiss their ... A: Sandra, it is hard to imagine that CPS would put him back in your home, after he says he doesn't ... | |
| molestation | 2/21/2008 |
| Q: I need to know if you think my child is being molested by his grandfather which was already accused ... A: Tamera, I really can't make much of a decision on that little bit of information. I would speak ... | |
| Gray area | 2/18/2008 |
| Q: For the past ten years I have been having problems with an eating disorder as well as consistent ... A: Julie, If you read about this from a friend, you would conclude, as I can easily, that you were ... | |
| Maybe you can help me | 2/14/2008 |
| Q: My girlfriend of 1 yr now, has a daughter that was molested by her ex-husband(of which is not the ... A: Steve, childhood molestation affects each child differently, and appropriate aftercare can help a ... | |
| girlfriend was molested by her stepfather | 2/9/2008 |
| Q: I recently started seeing someone very special. She is 37 years old and for the past month we have ... A: Don, it sounds like your relationship has brought up those molestation memories, which are still ... | |
| My brother is a monster. | 2/6/2008 |
| Q: I am 45 years old and am just realizing that one of my brothers has repeatedly molested and/or raped ... A: Deb, check the resources at www.rainn.org site for wherever you live in the US. Have your sister ... | |
| child molestation | 2/5/2008 |
| Q: YOU KNOW I FELT SO MUCH PAIN IN MY HEART WHEN THE OTHER NIGHT I CAME TO FIND OUT THAT MY DAUGHTER ... A: Sal, these are traumatic events for children, especially young girls and can have lasting effects, ... | |
| Is this considered molestation? | 1/31/2008 |
| Q: From before I can even remember, probably from like age 2 or 3, a family member who is 2 years older ... A: Jennifer, that is a very sad statement, to note that your family did nothing to stop this kind of ... | |
| Touching by younger sister | 1/28/2008 |
| Q: Fourteen years old. My younger sister (adopted) fondled me last year. She was only five at the ... A: N, it sounds like your adopted sister could have been sexually molested or exposed to a movie or ... | |
| molestation | 1/6/2008 |
| Q: I got molested when i was young maybe 4 or 5 not really ex when but know it happen... i am 30yr old ... A: Cynthia, What you experienced is a sexual assault (see www.rainn.org) and your leftover feelings ... | |
| My Three Sons | 1/2/2008 |
| Q: My Oldest son is 22 he was adopted when he was 2 I then had 4 children with this man, when my oldest ... A: Ruth, I don't know what town you live in, but dismissing 3 sexual abuse charges doesn't seem to be ... | |
| my son touched another child | 1/1/2008 |
| Q: my seven year old son has touched another boy's bottom, a girl at school and then just last night, ... A: Jennifer... Ah, the stuff they never taught you in Parenting 101, huh? Kids are sexually curious ... | |
| Scariest night of my life.. I was 11 he was 16.. | 12/31/2007 |
| Q: a few years ago my cousins came over my house [ i used to be very close with them] my one cousin was ... A: Lyndsey, hopefully you saw that speaking up for yourself, when you are threatened or assaulted right ... | |
| please help | 12/11/2007 |
| Q: When i was about 6 maybe 7 my brother started to molest me. it happened daily and once turned into ... A: Kelsea, You are experiencing symptoms of PTSD (post traumatic stress disorder), which is completely ... | |
| Molestation | 12/10/2007 |
| Q: Why after so many years I feel mad , pain,and the feeling touch someone. I have never touch a kid ... A: Ian, you may have had some kind of trauma or abuse, as a very young child that your body remembers, ... | |
| Oh My God!!! | 12/9/2007 |
| Q: Silver, I was molested by my step-father from 9-12, and everything came out at my Christian-church ... A: Mandie, it is so sad to hear stories like this, where young girls are never given the chance to have ... | |
| why | 12/7/2007 |
| Q: what is it that goes through their minds to make them want to do such thing. i was once told that ... A: Cassandra, here is a link I found that helps explain some of the motivations of child molesters.... ... | |
| sister molestation | 12/6/2007 |
| Q: i feel i need outside advice. our 12 yr old daughter was caught by her father doing sexual acts to ... A: Sue, these are trying experiences for parents and there are many factors to consider when dealing ... | |
| 3 year old pos molestation | 12/5/2007 |
| Q: I have a 3 year old girl, I think she has been molested by her father, I have noticed a few thing ... A: Melba, I think we don't have to look much further into this, as it seems obvious that this is not ... | |
| Help Me | 12/2/2007 |
| Q: All i can remember is that I was kissing my cousin and licking her breast when i was the age of 6-7, ... A: John, that's a good reason why we have movie ratings these days, although many parent's still don't ... | |
| Confused | 11/30/2007 |
| Q: Okay to make a long story short of where im comming from and why im thinking the things i do. Two ... A: Melisa, Not knowing all the parties involved, I can only venture some suggestions about mom's ... | |
| Molestation hits too close to home | 11/27/2007 |
| Q: William, My niece was molested by her uncle, my brother-in-law. This incident is less than a week ... A: MC, these are very trying circumstances, but it sounds like the proper actions have been taken, as ... | |
| ? | 11/26/2007 |
| Q: I am wondering what the definition of molesting is and if this example constitutes as it. When my ... A: Amanda, you can do searching on the web for fairly accurate descriptions of sexual assault and ... | |
| was i? | 11/20/2007 |
| Q: i dont no if my situation counts as being molested or anything.. and im just trying to figure it ... A: Kristen, if this story got to a counselor or child protective services, you could get pulled from ... | |
| Multiple abuses, difficult to trust anyone now | 11/18/2007 |
| Q: Although this is not a direct question, I need somewhere (like this website) to tell about what has ... A: Kevin, your child molestation experiences and subsequent fear of trusting others is a classic Sexual ... | |
| Coping with molestation. | 11/14/2007 |
| Q: When I was seven my older cousin would ask me to touch him, kiss him, and let him touch me. This ... A: Kathleen, As you well know, traumatic incidents and comments from the past can lodge in your mind, ... | |
| Learning to Deal... | 11/11/2007 |
| Q: My former uncle (he and my aunt are now divorced) began somewhat of an obsession with me when I was ... A: Megan, it is hard to believe that your parents were not aware or concerned about your uncle's ... | |
| Doubts about molestation | 11/10/2007 |
| Q: For as long as I can remember, I have had this faint memory of possible sexual abuse; recently, in ... A: El, there is not much reason to have this dim memory or feeling, unless there is some basis of fact ... | |
| Child Molestation | 11/9/2007 |
| Q: When I was about 9 years old my older sister (who was 11 at the time) would make me feel ... A: Jen, take some time to look through the information on this website: ... | |
| Molested? | 11/7/2007 |
| Q: Okay... Well =] I am 16 and my brother touched me in wrong places when i was littler. I don't ... A: Chelsea, I am sorry to hear that you had that experience and that it has left a big mark on your ... | |
| MOLESTED BY MY BROTHER | 11/4/2007 |
| Q: I am a 30 year old female. My father passed away when I was 9 years old. My mother passed away when ... A: TS, It is so sad to see and hear of this pattern being repeated over and over again: Children being ... | |
| Is it possible I've repressed memories of sexual abuse? | 11/1/2007 |
| Q: For some reason, I believe I was molested as a child, and repressed the memory of it. I have no ... A: Holli..... All that message and you ask at the end.... "Do I have a reason to be concerned?" I ... | |
| Was I molested? | 10/30/2007 |
| Q: My dad was emotionally, mentally, and physically abusive when I was growing up. I am 24 now and ... A: Jen, without knowing a lot more about your dad's history and your other experiences with men in the ... | |
| I need to help my brother | 10/29/2007 |
| Q: One of my younger brothers is 17 years old and just recently came to me for my advice. When we were ... A: Sarah, sexual assault/molestation of children will definitely take its toll later on in life. He ... | |
| is my 5yr old son lying? | 10/27/2007 |
| Q: I am in a difficult situation. I was a single young mother for the past 3 years, till I became ... A: Stacey, these are difficult situations and there are not always easy solutions. It sounds like you ... | |
| I have some suspicions that I was molested | 10/25/2007 |
| Q: I have one memory of being naked, lying stomach down with arms and legs extended, pressure of some ... A: Jaye, Sexual abuse is often handed down from generation to generation, by children modeling their ... | |
| (no subject) | 10/5/2007 |
| Q: They have kicked me out of my house and when i addressed them about they acted like i was just ... A: Go to the www.rainn.org site, find out what laws apply to wherever you are and see if there is a ... | |
| Molested by little brother? | 10/4/2007 |
| Q: I was molested by my little brother when i was 10 and he was 7 i used to wake up to him naked on top ... A: Katherine, Will your parents listen to you now? Tell them, if they don't get your brother to leave ... | |
| Recent molestation | 10/2/2007 |
| Q: My molestation just occurred a few days ago. I went out to a party with a friend. I had a few drinks ... A: Denine, these are hard lessons to learn in life. Underage drinking and hanging with the wrong people ... | |
| how to move on | 9/29/2007 |
| Q: I am in my mid-thirties now. I was sexually abused when I was a child (7~8 years old - I am not sure ... A: Jennie, it is certainly understandable that you feel the way you do, as childhood molestation is a ... | |
| Was it molestaion if it wasn't violent or intercourse? | 9/25/2007 |
| Q: Im not really Sure how to ask this but i try anyway. When i was 13 my step father my mom and I were ... A: Monica, anytime anyone starts touching you inappropriately and without your permission, it becomes ... | |
| a three year old | 9/22/2007 |
| Q: I have a friend that has a three year old and the three year old constantly is saying that the ... A: That can cover a LOT of various infection sources. Either someone has to keep pressing the mother ... | |
| a three year old | 9/21/2007 |
| Q: I have a friend that has a three year old and the three year old constantly is saying that the ... A: Kathy, a 3 year old doesn't lie about that kind of treatment. What did the doctor say about her ... | |
| child molestation | 9/17/2007 |
| Q: I was wondering if a person can sue a step parent and doctors over child molestation, as I was ... A: Christie, I am not a lawyer and don't know the laws of your state, anyway. You have to report this ... | |
| Molested by father | 9/14/2007 |
| Q: I was molested by my father from the age of 6 to approximately 13. I tried to tell my mother when I ... A: Joseph, Nothing is "wrong" with you, at all. You are experiencing one of the many symptoms and ... | |
| Austic Grandson Alex | 9/7/2007 |
| Q: Alex is a 6 1/2 old little boy who is living in a household that the mother let a 30 something guy ... A: Jeanne, I can understand your concerns, especially with an autistic child. Please understand that my ... | |
| sibling touching | 9/4/2007 |
| Q: I'm a mother of five, one of whom is a step-child and I'm really worried. My younger daughter told ... A: ... please review some of these links to familiarize yourself with the various stages of childhood ... | |
| Step father | 8/28/2007 |
| Q: My step father tried touching me when I was younger. We would be riding in the car and he would ... A: Tracey, obviously your story has struck a nerve with your mom, either triggering some deep ... | |
| is this wrong? | 8/27/2007 |
| Q: I am 13 yrs old & I live wit my grandma & cousin. 2 weeks ago my grandma caught me touching myself ... A: Kayla, perhaps you can share the information on the following websites with your grandma. Older ... | |
| My three year old just said something that scared me | 8/25/2007 |
| Q: My husband has been in jail for the past 6 months due to alcoholism. Anyway, last night my daughter, ... A: Christina, it could well be signs of some kind of abuse. Have a health professional evaluate her ... | |
| infant molestation | 8/21/2007 |
| Q: im concerned whether or not my daughter who will be 2 years old in another 3 weeks has been molested ... A: Naimah, it could well be signs of some kind of abuse. Have a health professional evaluate her ... | |
| My three year old niece said she's been touched by her half-brother | 8/17/2007 |
| Q: Let me start off by explaining my nieces situation. My niece is my step niece, my sister in law's ... A: Sandra, with two accounts from this little girl, her mother either better get in the game or someone ... | |
| 6 year old molesting a 13 year old? | 8/9/2007 |
| Q: My son baby sat a boy that did some yucky things. My son did not inform me of this and now the boy ... A: Penny, this certainly is a difficult situation, with many aspects to it, when you consider all ... | |
| Wife molested by her stepfather before we met | 8/5/2007 |
| Q: I recently discovered that my wife, who is now 24, was molested by her stepfather from the age of ... A: Matt, Hard to imagine that her mom didn't know about this for over 7 years, but I hear these and ... | |
| Friend's daughter makes claims against friend's son. | 8/3/2007 |
| Q: My best friend of 20 years called last night with allegations made by her oldest daughter (18) ... A: Patty, even if your son did do anything like that to her, it isn't/wasn't a crime and is part of the ... | |
| thanks for the info :) | 7/30/2007 |
| Q: Well after talking with my sister she says she cant really remember but only remembers him pulling ... A: Natalie, sounds like he's on the run and knows that he's in trouble for his behaviors. From the ... | |
| Dont know what to do | 7/29/2007 |
| Q: OK.. so i was molested by my little sister dad when i was younger.. and my mother hasn't been with ... A: Natalie, it is so sad to hear about children being molested and abused, especially by family ... | |
| My grandson | 7/27/2007 |
| Q: My grandson Ryan has been molesting his two younger siblings. Ryan is 6 and Joshua is 4 and Aden is ... A: Linda, while there is a natural curiosity for children to explore sexually, this kind of behavior ... | |
| 2 year old - daycare molestation? | 7/25/2007 |
| Q: what are the signs I should be looking for if someone is "grooming" my child for molestation. If ... A: Joyce, I would immediately speak with your daycare provider and tell her of your concerns, about her ... | |
| Boyfriend molested by his mother. | 7/23/2007 |
| Q: I have been emotionally(not sexually) involved for several years with a man who was molested and ... A: Cathleen, there are definitely some deep issues, yet to be resolved on this situation. You might ... | |
| my baby girl | 7/16/2007 |
| Q: I know something is not right when my two small children go to their Dad's every other weekend. So ... A: Jullian, Your mother's instincts could be right, but have her checked by a pediatrician or your ... | |
| fingers in vagina | 7/11/2007 |
| Q: When I was 14, my foster mother put her finger in my vagina to see if I was using tampons. Tampons ... A: Kay, I think intent is the key difference between sexual molestation for personal reasons and ... | |
| Girls more likely to be molested why camping? | 7/7/2007 |
| Q: I am 19 years old. I have a problem with camping. I have felt it was just a way for my father do ... A: Lindsey, I am saddened to hear that you have been molested by your father in this way and the ... | |
| Cant Remember & Dont know Whats Wrong | 7/2/2007 |
| Q: I am writing because I am suspecting that I was possibly molested as a child. Events leading up to ... A: Kelly, I know that here is a general feeling that you MUST remember events from the past, before you ... | |
| child abuse commited by a child | 6/23/2007 |
| Q: My son just turned 6 June 4, 2007 so he hasn't even been 6 a month. My brother and his children has ... A: Ana, please go to this website, which may help you understand that children have a great body ... | |
| My friends hands are tied! | 6/22/2007 |
| Q: My friends hands are tied. She doesn't know where to turn. Her babysitter is a mandatory. reporter ... A: Deanna.... She probably needs a good lawyer, but check the www.rainn.org site for possible other ... | |
| my 3 year old son may have been molested by his step-grandfather... | 6/19/2007 |
| Q: Okay, first of all, I am a victim of sexual molestation, I was molested when I was about 5 years old ... A: Natasha, obviously you are tuned into this behavior and experience, so I think you are well aware of ... | |
| Sibling molestation | 6/13/2007 |
| Q: My wife and I are concerned that are 4 year old daughter might have touched inappropiately by her ... A: Greg, I know that these are trying times, especially when you are away. Your stepson is coming into ... | |
| I'm worried that my 10 year old nice is being molested by her father | 6/12/2007 |
| Q: I have no idea what the signs of molestation are but I have this gut feeling something is not right ... A: Susan, some valuable information is available on the www.rainn.org site concerning sexual assault. ... | |
| molestion | 4/8/2007 |
| Q: I was molested by 3 family members. The confusing part for me is that the fact the I was 12 , and ... A: Lisa, certainly you were all in the age of "discovery" about sexual feelings and experiences back ... | |
| Flashbacks | 4/3/2007 |
| Q: As a child, I knew that I had been molested and raped multiple times by one of my cousins. This had ... A: Aly, I am a little confused about your timeline and those involved. If you were at daycare, I would ... | |
| possible child molestation | 3/28/2007 |
| Q: A few days ago my daughter came out and told me she thinks that she was molested by her uncle who is ... A: Juliana, I know that this is disturbing for you to learn now, but it will be healthy in the bigger ... | |
| CHILD MOLESTATION | 3/21/2007 |
| Q: I have a friend who was molested when he was 12 years old.He is now 40 and has brought the subject ... A: Maryann, have "mom" check the www.rainn.org site for more information on sexual assault. A 12 year ... | |
| what am i supposed to do?!? | 3/8/2007 |
| Q: . i'v been going through a dilemma the past few months..i am 19 years old and iv been with a man for ... A: Nina.... there are always consequences for actions that are not done with integrity. You took an ... | |
| I'm not Sure | 2/5/2007 |
| Q: I'm fourteen, my birthday is tomorrow. it was two days before today when i remember my step dad was ... A: Nick... If he did it once, chances are that whatever drove him to do it in the first place isn't ... | |
| An old case being revisited | 1/21/2007 |
| Q: My daughter turned her Dad in for molesting her. At the time she was 14..she's now 23. Hewent to ... A: Jean, you will have to either check with the local/state officials on this question or check the ... | |
| FALSE CLAIMS OF MOLESTATION | 1/13/2007 |
| Q: I AM A 39 YEAR OLD MAN AND MARRIED MY WIFE IN 1993. SHE HAD TWO CHILDREN FROM HER PREVIOUS MARRIAGE ... A: Riaan, these are tough situations and sometimes children are just willful about having their life ... | |
| Is my son lying? | 1/10/2007 |
| Q: Recently my 6 year old son told me that the 15 year old son of a family friend asked if he wanted ... A: Gina, six year olds pick up all kinds of information and language from peers, adults and other ... | |
| Question that I cant find the answer to | 1/8/2007 |
| Q: Mr. Silver, I just found this website today and I think it is wonderful! I am all about helping ... A: Manda, if you haven't found any mention on the web, apparently no one has done any research on the ... | |
| I thought I was over the whole thing, but now... | 1/7/2007 |
| Q: I was molested from the age 6 to about 15 years of age. I couldn't remember much, so I forced myself ... A: Sandra, You are experiencing a lot of classic PTSD symptoms, related to being molested as a child ... | |
| my girlfriend | 1/6/2007 |
| Q: I just found out that not only was my girlfriend molested by her stepfather and abused for years. I ... A: Eric, your concern for her is genuine and would be by anyone who knows about the negative effects of ... | |
| My daughter was molested | 1/4/2007 |
| Q: My 11 yr old daughter recently came to me with a secret she had been keeping. Her half sister who ... A: H, I am sorry to hear of this sad experience for you and your daughter(s). These are trying ... | |
| Trying to get my daughter to tell me if any abuse has occured. | 1/3/2007 |
| Q: A 5 year old friend of my 5 year old daughter has said that my daughter wants to play a game with ... A: Victoria, this kind of situation can have all kinds of outcomes and it appears that you are aware of ... | |
| Questions & Answers | 12/24/2006 |
| Q: I was molestation at the age of 5 to 10; by my brothers and stepfather. I never told any one about ... A: Cindy, there is a lot of information about sexual assault on the www.rainn.org site. What happens to ... | |
| Shoving it under the rug | 12/12/2006 |
| Q: Growing up my parents had this couple that they were very close friends with. This couple had 3 kids ... A: Mary, Sadly there are many stories like yours and often parents or the responsible parties are in ... | |
| ? | 11/30/2006 |
| Q: Well,you already anwsered a question for me and well i thought i would ask you another. Okay, well ... A: Amanda, I hope that you have learned to use more force and/or leave the situation, if your NO isn't ... | |
| trying to help a friend | 11/21/2006 |
| Q: Ok, my friend wanted me to ask this question because she's a bit embarrassed and i'm trying to help ... A: Megan, It's funny how we dwell on the "bad stuff" and have such difficulty in being in the "now" and ... | |
| was i molested? | 11/14/2006 |
| Q: When i was 10 my brother and my nephew started playing truth or dare. well at the time my brother ... A: Amanda, it is heartbreaking to hear stories like yours. I'm surprised that your mother didn't take ... | |
| I just told my mom... | 11/9/2006 |
| Q: My cousin started molesting me when we were very young. I don't remember the exact age it started, ... A: Ashley, Honesty is the best policy and you have seen how sharing your story and fears has helped get ... | |
| My Cousin | 11/8/2006 |
| Q: I have asked you two questions in the past and now I have another one. My delima is not really a ... A: Sarah, at your ages, the two of you are just still continuing to mature and grow, emotionally, ... | |
| My Family Doesn't Belive Me | 11/7/2006 |
| Q: I have been through A LOT of abuse, of all kinds. My parents (divorced) and family accidently found ... A: Amy, how sad that your family isn't behind you, in your need to heal this traumatic event in your ... | |
| Molestation | 11/3/2006 |
| Q: I am 26 years old and have battled with the thought of molestation my whole life. As a child I was ... A: Well, it sounds like Dad is having issues with his ability to control his sexual expressions around ... | |
| My Cousin | 11/1/2006 |
| Q: I don't know how to tell my family what happened. I know that they will not believe me. They are ... A: Well, Sarah... I have lots of thoughts about your situation in the moment. 1. Have a VERY LONG ... | |
| My Cousin | 10/28/2006 |
| Q: My cousin who is two years older than me molested me when I was twelve, on my birthday. I ... A: Sarah, it sounds like your cousin is an expert in denial and manipulation. It is NEVER your fault, ... | |
| Past Molestation | 10/22/2006 |
| Q: When I was younger, my grandfather would take me upstairs to play on his computer...which I would, ... A: Kat, My heart goes out to you in the pain that you are feeling right now. Know that your recovery is ... | |
| Incest Survivor Question | 10/7/2006 |
| Q: I was molested as a child by my older brother as I was growing up. I am now 29 years old. I never ... A: perhaps you should investigate having some EFT sessions with a practitioner or learning to do it ... | |
| Brothers | 10/5/2006 |
| Q: We had a discussion in class, though my teacher was not able to answer my question. Can two brothers ... A: Well, I can't help you on legal questions like that. I am not a lawyer or a law inforcement ... | |
| Questions? | 9/28/2006 |
| Q: what is a body memory? what type of things can it include?how do you know when you've been ... A: Veronica, here are some links that may more fully explain the condition.. ... | |
| Questions? | 9/25/2006 |
| Q: how do you know when you've been molestated? emotionally abuse? sexually abused? is it possible that ... A: Veronica, even when your mind, which is often immature and not fully developed at a young age, ... | |
| molestation | 9/23/2006 |
| Q: My son is three and was molested by his father! Do you know how long a case like this usually takes ... A: Jennifer, I am not a legal expert in these actions for wherever you reside. Please go to the ... | |
| I Need Help!! | 9/18/2006 |
| Q: OK on the 1st September my Son who is 6 came in from playing outside in a destressed state, I asked ... A: Sharon, your son experienced a most unpleasant event, which is traumatic in nature and needs to be ... | |
| What should I do?? | 9/13/2006 |
| Q: When I was 12 years old my uncle and his son came to visit. His wife was in Alaska waiting for him.. ... A: Alicia, it wasn't your fault and shame on your Mom for not believing you. Maybe she has some things ... | |
| 32?Could it have happened to me? | 9/8/2006 |
| Q: I recently had a dream, which I think was a memory, of my step father molesting me. I am almost 32, ... A: Cara, Even when your "mind" doesn't remember the details, certain traumatic events can stay in ... | |
| Talk to kids about molestation | 9/3/2006 |
| Q: I have a 7 year old son and 10 year old daughter. I would like to know how to talk to them about ... A: Mary, There are good information pages and links at www.rainn.org and ... | |
| was I molested? | 9/2/2006 |
| Q: there is this guy that's a family friend, and i've been going over to his and his wife's house, ... A: Melissa, this is a sad story that isn't going to have a happy ending unless you stop this kind of ... | |
| Stunned and disgusted | 8/31/2006 |
| Q: I have an adult child (22) who recently came to me and revealed that my adoptive brother had done ... A: Annie, it certainly is a complicated story and I'm not sure why your daughter was "spending time" ... | |
| Was I actually molested? | 8/18/2006 |
| Q: I am a sixteen year old female. My grandmother has fostered two twin girls since they were infants, ... A: Marie, go to the http://www.rainn.org/types-of-assault/sexual-assault.html site and read about the ... | |
| childhood molestation | 8/9/2006 |
| Q: i am a 42 year old female and at the tender age of 7 my babysitter (male,15) use to come in my ... A: Sandi, for years people used to think that you just need to "get over it" and move on. It DOESN'T ... | |
| Rectal Infection and Molestation | 8/1/2006 |
| Q: My mother is dating a guy that we believe is molesting his son. I looked at his computer web veiwing ... A: Autumn, it is pretty hard to not read a whole lot into the evidence that you have presented. Go to ... | |
| Step child abuse | 7/27/2006 |
| Q: My step daughter was sexually abused by her step father 4 four years ago. When her mother found out ... A: , I can't think of ANY reason why you wouldn't want this child to be treated for her trauma and ... | |
| was this molestation?? | 7/23/2006 |
| Q: im 18years old and a female,at a child of 8 i would play over at a neighbours house with a ... A: Chelsea, your mind/body certainly had retained these memories for the past 10 years, as you have ... | |
| A loved one was molested years ago | 7/6/2006 |
| Q: I am in a very loving relationship with someone who was molested when she was a child. She is in ... A: Jay, obviously she is still carrying the trauma of her childhood experience and this is a pretty ... | |
| crushes | 7/3/2006 |
| Q: i have no penfriends.i want to talk to people of other country .provide me emails of age groups 13 ... A: Anita, I'm not sure how your question relates to this topic, but you can search the web for all ... | |
| body memory | 7/2/2006 |
| Q: I was sexually abused by my stepfather from the time I was 4 until I was 14. At night til this day ... A: Kathy, if you haven't had some real healing of this trauma, then your body will retain the memory of ... | |
| Knowing when to believe | 6/28/2006 |
| Q: I am not even sure how to begin this, but I am going to give it an attempt. My 19 year old ... A: Peggy, this is a tough call, if she won't have a conversation with you (or someone) that describes ... | |
| How to get my husband to understantd | 6/25/2006 |
| Q: I was molested by my husbands stepfather when i told him he didnt believe me. He even told me to get ... A: Maggie... Denial is a powerful tool used by unconscious people to hide the truth or to keep them ... | |
| Molestation | 6/18/2006 |
| Q: My boyfriend's 7 yr. old daughter is always holding in her bowel movements and pooping in her pants. ... A: Dale Lyn, I really can't comment on physical evidence that could or not could indicate abuse or ... | |
| molestation | 6/17/2006 |
| Q: my girlfriend who is now 33 told me a couple a weeks ago thaht she got molested wehn she was a child ... A: Peter, this seems to have been the dawning of her sexual awareness and often those kinds of ... | |
| molestation | 6/14/2006 |
| Q: i was molestead from the time i was 11 until right before i turned 18. i am now 23 years old and i ... A: Amanda, if your boyfriend needs to know more about sexual abuse, have him go to the www.rainn.org ... | |
| Forced Incest between Brothers | 6/3/2006 |
| Q: 5 years ago when I was 15 my family became a victim of sexual abuse that still hasn't recovered, but ... A: Sarah, your concerns are genuine both for twins living apart and that they were molested and not ... | |
| Molested or Imagined? | 6/1/2006 |
| Q: So I recently (few days ago) came back to my hometown to visit family and friends and I found out ... A: Jon, it sounds like this "news" has been a trigger for you, perhaps to have you review some past ... | |
| my 6 year old being molested | 5/28/2006 |
| Q: my son stays with his father during school cause a better school system ... he came home lst weekend ... A: Casey, it sounds like there is a definite need for action here. Boys start getting pretty advanced ... | |
| Is Oral Sex by a Pedophile Sexual Abuse? | 5/12/2006 |
| Q: When I was 15 I was introduced to a man who initially filled the role of my absent, taciturn father, ... A: James, you were under age to be sexually approached and under the influence of drugs and alcohol. ... | |
| sibling molestation | 5/6/2006 |
| Q: My question is on sibling molestation. When is it children experimenting and just needs reprimanding ... A: This is a pretty gray area here, for a number of reasons. To begin with, I would want to know ... | |
| Please give advice | 5/1/2006 |
| Q: I was molested about 12 years ago. I am now 21. He is a few years older. It has bothered me ever ... A: Leanne, you could get a TRO to be sure that he doesn't come around and/or file an assault complaint ... | |
| 3 year old daughter | 4/4/2006 |
| Q: Within the last couple of weeks my 3 year old daughter has been acting weird. She has been touching ... A: Andrea, there seem to be some puzzle pieces that are coming together in a way that could be ... | |
| childhood abuse | 2/11/2006 |
| Q: What makes the difference in an abused child identifying with and becoming a victim or an abuser? ... A: Veronica, I believe we addressed this earlier on a previous question, a few days ago. We don't know ... | |
| Will I recover and are there groups for survivors mates? | 2/7/2006 |
| Q: I'd like to know if there are websites or groups for guys who are with someone who is a survivor ... A: Lein, Recovery from childhood sexual molestation and abuse is one of the most difficult tasks facing ... | |
| need help dealing with the nightmares | 1/22/2006 |
| Q: I just came across this site through google. I'm 46 this month w/2 grown children. in 2004 I started ... A: Cindy, that is really a heart-breaking story and unfortunately one that isn't all that uncommon in ... | |
| How to tell in a young child? | 1/15/2006 |
| Q: My son is 4 years old and out of the blue he told me his real dad, he does not know him very well, ... A: Tanya, there is "touching" and there is "sexual touching" and it is hard for a 4 year old to ... | |
| Molestation/Incest | 1/13/2006 |
| Q: How do you ask your mother "Is My grandfather a rapist and did he rape my Aunte. A: Diamond, is this information that you really need to know? How will it benefit you, now? Tread ... | |
| support group | 10/12/2005 |
| Q: My name is Eve. I have started a support group for woman who have suffered abuse, divorce, etc. I am ... A: Eve, this sounds like a great idea. The way we support those in need of assistance and healing is to ... | |
| When Molestation Becomes Rape | 8/27/2005 |
| Q: If someone forces you to perform oral sex and forcfully performs it on you, is that considered rape? A: Shanaynay, See this site for some information about yourhttp://www.rainn.org/definition.html The ... | |
| child molestation | 4/22/2005 |
| Q: why do adults sexually molest children? How can we tell if someone is a child molester? A: Michael.... this is a difficult question that has many, many components. I would refer you to ... | |
| Helping your child deal with molestation | 4/7/2005 |
| Q: I have a two and a half year old neice who has been molested by her step-grandfather. She is a very ... A: Jessica, these kinds of events are heartbreaking, but can be worked through with lots of love, ... | |
| ddnos | 8/24/2004 |
| Q: what is ddnos? i have PTSD but when i dissociate it is only partial. i get intrusive thoughts and ... A: http://www.angelfire.com/psy/amanda/ddnos2.html DDNOS/Dissociative Disorder-Not Otherwise Specified ... | |
| Can't Remember? | 3/7/2004 |
| Q: I'm a 19 year old female. I've always known that I was different than other kids and did bad, ... A: Lynn, we know of a number of cases where young children mimicked the actions of their mothers having ... | |
| Was I Abused? | 2/27/2004 |
| Q: When I was hospitalized for major depression some years ago, I remembered when I was a child that my ... A: Gloria... No doubt "something" triggered your depression and this may or may not have happened. What ... | |
| Molestation and Mental Health | 7/21/2003 |
| Q: I was molested for three years by my best friend's older brother (I was about six when it began, and ... A: Mary, this is one of the many heartbreaking stories that we hear associated with child ... | |
| False Accusation of Molestation | 6/6/2003 |
| Q: I am a 51 year old married male. My sister (who is 5 years older) recently informed me that I ... A: Stephen, these are, of course, most difficult situations to deal with. Your sister could be ... | |
| Can my family survive this? | 2/3/2003 |
| Q: Two years ago my five year old daughter (at the time) was traumatized horrible by someone or some ... A: Becky.... We are sorry to hear about such drama and trauma happening in your lives. Dealing with an ... | |
| DDNOS and DID (differences explained) | 11/6/2002 |
| Q: I'm having trouble understanding the differences between the diagnoses of DID (Dissociative Identity ... A: Julie, you posed a challenging question for me as we really don't deal in psychiatric diagnosis with ... | |
| Friend was abused.... | 10/15/2002 |
| Q: I am a 27 year old female who has been dating this guy for about 10 days now. He is 37 years old. ... A: Anna, You do have a potentially serious situation at hand with someone who is focused on alcohol and ... | |
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