Sexual abuse can affect a marriage is so many ways: emotionally, spiritually and sexually. Sexual abuse is traumatic not only for the survivor but also for the survivor's spouse if he/she doesn't understand the impact of sexual abuse. Restoring sexual functioning in marriage is a significant part of the healing process. Having a healthy sex life after being sexually abused can happen. Separating the abuser from someone who loves you is a part of healing. Un-training yourself from what your … [Read more...]
You Can Recover from Sexual Abuse
The problem of childhood sexual abuse is not new. Millions of adults bear the emotional scars, and continue to secretly carry the emotional burden, of abuse that occurred twenty, thirty, or even forty years ago. Clients frequently come to counseling and say, “This happened so many years ago and I have never told this to anyone.” Abuse Can Result in Psychological, Emotional, and Spiritual Wounds Many people who were abused as children struggle with spiritual issues as well as the psychological … [Read more...]