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typical myths about adults abused or neglected as children
1. individual who was abused or neglected will abuse or neglect their children
2. abused and neglected children will become deviant adults
3. the effects of abuse are irreparable and render the future adult incapable of leading a
fulfilling and happy life
Why might victims disclose their abuse or details of it in adulthood?
1. relationships may trigger the decision to speak about previous experiences
2. low self-esteem may push them because they feel tainted by the abuse and will be
rejected
3. pressures of adulthood
4. loss in adulthood
5. depression
residual effects of physical abuse
difficulty trusting others
low self-esteem
anxiety & fear
physical problems
anger
internalization of anger
, depression
difficulty with touching
inability to play
difficulty with relationships
abuse of alcohol and drugs
perception of powerlessness
residual effects of neglect
difficulty trusting others
low self-esteem
anger
impaired object relations
impaired parenting abilities
lowered intelligence
impaired development
verbal inaccessibility
inability to play
difficulty with relationships
abuse of alcohol and drugs
perception of powerlessness
residual effects of sexual abuse
difficulty trusting others
low self-esteem
anxiety & fears