CHILDHOOD SEXUAL ABUSE RESOURCES

I have found out, being a child of sexual abuse myself, that it can brainwash those of us into believing we are unlovable. Back when I was repeatedly sexually abused in the 1960's by my older brother, there were no resources or places to go to. Not like today where there are a ton of books, counseling centers and stricter laws enforced. But that still is not enough. Childhood sexual abuse continues. Ironically enough even more rampant. Unfortunately.

To this day I know there are a lot of us who still have a problem with God and why He did not stop the abuse. The anger! Very understandable. I know this can be very hard to get past. I hear you.

Still, I wanted to share a few Christian books that deal with childhood sexual abuse. Their forwards seem interesting enough. The hope. No denial. Talks about God's unconditional love. How running into the arms of Jesus helps in receiving emotional support and security:


Listen to the Cry of the Child: The Deafening Silence of Sexual Abuse
By Barbara J. Hansen

The pain of sexual abuse is often concealed by those who carry its scars. Chained as prisoners of the past, many hide in secrecy afraid of the consequences of revealing the horrors of childhood experiences. On the surface they may seem carefree and happy, yet inside a festering wound exists. The only road to freedom from this prison requires confronting the past and revealing its pain in the light. Barbara Hansen knows the anguish of sexual abuse, pornography, infertility, postpartum depression, and marriage betrayal. once trapped in her own prison of anger and bitterness, she was finally set free through the grace of God. Her story provides hope for the hopeless and healing for those willing to face the past and be released.


In the Tears of a Wounded Child
By Coco Mullins

Enter into the true-life story of a young girl's struggle to battle one of man's darkest sides: child abuse. See how God provides for her and guards her spirit as she goes through tremendous tragedy and the insanity of what she knows as childhood. Coco has no idea of His presence in the basement while she tries to hang on tightly to her own little corner. Walk with her through her journey as she struggles with bitterness, denial, and the big question: "Why?" Find where God takes her in this story as He bottles all of her tears, only to replace them with true joy and happiness of His endless love. Go with her as she shares those events and explains some of life's hardest questions. Who knows, maybe you or someone you know will have their tears turned into joy.


The Wounded Heart: Hope for Adult Victims of Childhood Sexual Abuse
By Dan Allender

Almost everyone knows a victim of childhood sexual abuse; it has no religious or social boundaries. And sexual abuse is probably the most ''soul-deadening'' trauma there is. For adult victims, here is a way out of the rage, fear, and confusion. For their spouses, families, friends, and counselors, here are specific ways you can help the healing process. With Christ, there is indeed hope for the wounded heart. With a foreword by Dr. Larry Crabb. 255 pages, softcover from NavPress.