I AM JUST SO TIRED OF BEING ABUSED
BY BELIEVERS IN A MYTH
BY BELIEVERS IN A MYTH
The MYTH that all boys who are sexually abused will grow to become abusers of children.
This myth is especially dangerous because it can create terrible fear in boys and men. They may not only fear becoming abusers themselves, but that others will find out they were abused and believe they’re a danger to children. Sadly, boys and men who tell of being sexually abused are often viewed more as potential perpetrators rather than men who have been brave enough to tell their story in an attempt to seek much needed support.
While it is true that many men and women who sexually abuse children have histories of sexual abuse themselves, it is NOT TRUE that most boys who are sexually abused go on to sexually abuse others. The majority of boys do not go on to become sexually abusive as adults, but they often become insecure, dismissive, controlling or possessive in while in relationships with partners and often their own children.
The myth is probably absorbed by everyone as young people and the myth eventually becomes a fact in the minds of many adults, usually without even thinking about it. So long as societies believe this myth and continues to teach it to youngsters, many men harmed by unwanted or abusive sexual experiences won’t get the recognition and help they need.
Article based on "Myths and Facts" here.
While it is true that many men and women who sexually abuse children have histories of sexual abuse themselves, it is NOT TRUE that most boys who are sexually abused go on to sexually abuse others. The majority of boys do not go on to become sexually abusive as adults, but they often become insecure, dismissive, controlling or possessive in while in relationships with partners and often their own children.
The myth is probably absorbed by everyone as young people and the myth eventually becomes a fact in the minds of many adults, usually without even thinking about it. So long as societies believe this myth and continues to teach it to youngsters, many men harmed by unwanted or abusive sexual experiences won’t get the recognition and help they need.
Article based on "Myths and Facts" here.
BUST THE MYTH!
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a danger to children by believers of the myth!
Please share this article so that other survivors are not automatically considered
a danger to children by believers of the myth!