Sexual abuse: An introduction to the reality |
Sexual abuse implies the forcing of unwanted sexual
activity. With threats and coercion, one indulges in sexual abuse which
very often becomes dangerous for the victim(s). Sexual abuse can be
of several nature namely verbal, physical, emotional etc. Compared to
any other age group, adolescent women are found to be more exposed to
sexual abuse.
The teens, who are victims of sexual abuse often find it difficult to
cope with the external environment and society at large. They usually
face a storm of issues and questions, solution of which sometimes seems
too difficult to trace. And due to increasing outward pressure, their
lives get redundant and they cry out for aid. Here comes the need of
help and care. Study shows troubled teens, who are the victims of sexual
abuse need special care and supervision so that they can forget the
past and become hopeful for the future. |
What can be said as sexual abuse? |
Everyone is born to live safe. No one has the right
to intervene the privacy of any anyone else. Now if anyone is making/made
you feel uncomfortable it could be sexual abuse. Sexual
abuse might involve any of the following or related activities.
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Being asked to touch any part/parts
of your own body. |
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Being asked to touch the parts of another’s
body. |
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An attempt to trap anyone in sexual behavior emotionally. |
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Making sexual comments to you. |
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Being forced to watch/read sex exciting films/books.
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Possible Symptoms of sexual abuse |
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Unexplained pregnancy |
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Exposed to STD (sexually transmitted diseases) |
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Regular urinary tract infections |
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Significant weight loss/gain |
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Attempts of suicide |
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Fear of darkness |
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Love to remain isolated, away from crowd |
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Fear of adult, teenagers |
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Fear of being caught in pictures/photo. |
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Nightmare/wakefulness |
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Fear of being undressed |
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Self-hatred |
The said signs may not necessarily exemplify that a teen is sexually
abused. These could be some common features also which are found in
teenagers. |
What’s left for parents when they know their
teens are sexually abused? |
| When a teen is sexually abused, remember he/she
needs immediate care and counseling. Being a parent, you can start by
talking freely, ask what really worrying them, let them disclose the
whole matter. When exposed to reality, make them feel comfortable by
assuring your help. If needed, go for expert’s help. With the
development of civilization, getting a help for anything is just a click
away. Numerous institutions/rehabilitation centers are available around
you who are especially skilled in dealing with a sexually abused teenager.
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Parent solution LLC can help victims of sexual abuse |
| Since inception till date we at Parent Solution
LLC are successful in countering innumerable problems related with troubled
teens. As one of our endeavors, we have been successful in selecting
appropriate counseling centers for sexually abused teenagers. Moreover
we have expertise to identify safe and sheltered boarding/rehabilitation
centers for troubled teens. All our services are dedicated to teens,
who need care and parents, for whom their teens are the most. |