Children who have been sexually abused may feel many emotions: dissociation, confusion, fear, guilt, and shame. Sexual abusers often shift blame for the abuse to the child, making them believe the abuse was their fault.
Source: Disclosure (Part 1): 8 Reasons Children Don’t Disclose Abuse @ Be A Kid’s Hero
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- Contact ChildLine: freephone 0800 1111 for free, confidential advice and support whatever your worry, whenever you need help
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