After the Fact: A Guide for Families Learning of Their Child's Sexual Abuse Later - Softcover

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What can parents say or do when they discover years later that their adult child had been sexually abused when young? Reactions range from sorrow to anger to questions about their adult child’s future. Overwhelmed by guilt and shame, they repeat, “I can’t believe this happened!” BUT it did. And through this heart rendering revelation hangs the question: What do we do now?This book, written in lay terms, guides parents and family through understanding what happened to their young child. It then discusses ways to help their adult child (and themselves) move toward healing and health. The authors include case studies, practical tools, and resources for survivors, parents and family. The book is timely, user friendly and useful to anyone impacted by the abuse.Parents and family learn that understanding their abused child’s trauma can help put the puzzle pieces of past behavior problems into place. The misbehavior, relationship difficulties, and other issues make sense when realizing an individual psyche has been permanently altered by abuse. From dealing with the initial revelation, to discussions about the disclosure and the steps toward healing, this book gives guidance on the road to recovery. It also offers helpful tools for therapists, social workers and other professionals assisting families in dealing with the issue of child abuse.

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