Perhaps nothing so accurately characterizes dysfunctional families as denial.

There is an intergenerational reoccurrence rate of 30% in incest.

Never vote for a candidate whose campaign promises include ‘doing more for children.

The major problem is that the public has been convinced that child abuse is a major problem.

To heal from child sexual abuse you must believe that you were a victim, that the abuse really did take place. This is often difficult for survivors. When you’ve spent your life denying the reality of your abuse, when you don’t want it to be true, or when your family repeatedly calls you crazy or a liar, it can be hard to remain firm in the knowledge that you were abused.

My mom called Grandma today and told her we would no longer be attending family parties. My mom told her we have had enough of being blamed for something Brian did and everyone brushing it off like it was no big deal.