Frequently Asked Questions
8. What happened to me wasn't sexual abuse because I was an adult. So why do I often feel like I was raped?
Because, in a sense, you were. Adults can also be victims--they always are when a professional crosses sexual boundaries in any way. For support and more help in understanding this, contact FaithTrust Institute or AdvocateWeb.org in addition to exploring this site thoroughly.
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