Most children who suffer child abuse do not tell anyone. It is heartbreaking to hear, but many go their entire lives without speaking to anyone about their abuse. Keeping this secret can have severe effects on their personality, their mental and physical health, their...
Childhood sexual abuse has serious long-term implications for its victims and their families. It is also more common than many people realize. It can be difficult to identify victims since children may be afraid to report the occurrence out of misguided shame or fear...
The long-term effects of childhood sexual abuse could last a lifetime. As noted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, a sexually abused child may develop physical and mental health issues that carry over to adulthood. The emotional problems could include...
