How Do You Talk To Grown Children Of Sexual Abuse By Fathers?
Grown children of sexual abuse by fathers continue to be affected by their fathers’ actions long after the sexual abuse stops. The aftereffects of the trauma of sexual abuse permeate every aspect of a person’s life. Grown children might react to the sexual abuse by their fathers in different ways, but all reactions tend to be of extremes, such as being “extremely good” or “extremely bad.” Here is how to talk to grown children of sexual abuse by their fathers. Respect where each grown child is in the healing process. While one grown child might have already been through therapy and worked through the healing process, other grown children in the same family might still be in denial. Some might have forgiven the father while others have ceased all contact with the family. Respect that each grown child must work through the healing process in his own way and in his own time. Understand why the grown children might resent their mother. In many cases, grown children of sexual abuse by father
