tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3207351727628492131.post7192030298943780521..comments2023-09-01T04:57:39.981-04:00Comments on From Where I Stand: Reflections on the Penn State Sexual Abuse Scandal and a Call to ActionAndrea B. Goldberg, LCSWhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05256936997292653896noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3207351727628492131.post-27873985217229867992011-11-19T20:39:06.783-05:002011-11-19T20:39:06.783-05:00Dear Nancy,
Thanks for sharing the story of Anna ...Dear Nancy,<br /><br />Thanks for sharing the story of Anna and for describing some of the consequences of child sexual abuse by trusted adults. I agree with you that we need to educate society about the tremendous impact of this type of betrayal trauma.<br /><br />Warmly,<br />AndreaAndrea B. Goldberg, LCSWhttp://www.andreabgoldberg.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3207351727628492131.post-14768109946961942092011-11-19T09:15:26.814-05:002011-11-19T09:15:26.814-05:00Great post, Andrea!
I think that one of the reaso...Great post, Andrea!<br /><br />I think that one of the reasons that people don't report it is that they don't really understand the impact that sexual abuse has on someone, especially when the perpetrator is a trusted adult. Everyone gets upset about strangers abusing children, and of course this is where our cultural focus is placed. While "stranger danger" is certainly a concern that we must work to prevent, the reality is that most child sexual abuse (and child abductions for that matter) occur at the hand of someone who is trusted.<br /><br />We need to do a much better job of educating society about this impact, helping them understand that sexual abuse at the hands of a trusted caregiver 1) destroys any sense of safety in the world 2) destroys trust in almost all relationships, especially those with authority figures, 3) damages one's sense of self being lovable, good and worthy...I could go on and on...<br /><br />Our research now tells us that child sexual abuse (along with other kinds of childhood trauma) is one of the major causes of mental health problems, much chronic illness, and substance abuse.<br /><br />For a good start on understanding the impact, check out this website by a mother of a young woman who was sexually abused as a child, and who was failed by our mental health system: http://www.theannainstitute.org/presentations.htmlnjsmythhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03208015137589789155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3207351727628492131.post-19396757023118824132011-11-18T15:49:29.312-05:002011-11-18T15:49:29.312-05:00Dear Bike Lady,
Thanks for sharing this article a...Dear Bike Lady,<br /><br />Thanks for sharing this article and linking my post to your blog. I appreciate it greatly! It's an important message and I want it to get out to as many people as possible.<br /><br />Warmly,<br />AndreaAndrea B. Goldberg, LCSWhttp://www.andreabgoldberg.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3207351727628492131.post-78881429770607159182011-11-18T11:52:06.305-05:002011-11-18T11:52:06.305-05:00Here's another take on the Penn State story fr...Here's another take on the Penn State story from a survivor--and a call to action:<br /><br />http://msmagazine.com/blog/blog/2011/11/16/time-to-say-no-to-jerry/<br /><br />I'll be linking your post on my blog. Thank you!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09505661913107994459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3207351727628492131.post-39382486544655083172011-11-18T00:10:06.011-05:002011-11-18T00:10:06.011-05:00Dear Dorlee,
Thanks for your kind comments. I app...Dear Dorlee,<br /><br />Thanks for your kind comments. I appreciate your recommendation of the article by Dr. Michele Borba, entitled "How to Talk About Sexual Abuse With Kids and Teens and Why You Must". I checked it out and it is excellent. It gives many suggestions on how to approach the subject with both young children and teens. <br /><br />Warmly,<br />AndreaAndreahttp://www.andreabgoldberg.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3207351727628492131.post-27065722733061555602011-11-17T23:20:44.904-05:002011-11-17T23:20:44.904-05:00Hi Andrea,
It's so nice that you have started...Hi Andrea,<br /><br />It's so nice that you have started up a blog! Thank you for writing this excellent post on this painful topic.<br /><br />Child sexual abuse is an uncomfortable topic...but as you point out, a much needed-to-talk about one because we can only make a difference if we're willing to face the stark reality that it does happen, and far too often than any of us would like to believe...<br /><br />I love your call to action and the helpful links you have provided.<br /><br />One link I'd like to mention to help parents out is for an article written by Dr Michele Borba.<br /><br />It provides some concrete guidance on how to bring up the topic with both kids and teens so as to hopefully empower them to be able to say no and/or at least feel comfortable to right away alert a trusted adult.<br /><br />http://www.micheleborba.com/blog/2011/11/14/how-to-talk-about-sexual-abuse-with-kids-and-teens-and-why-you-must/<br /><br />I look forward to your future posts :)<br /><br />Warmly,<br />DorleeDorleeMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12095854625660993531noreply@blogger.com