Aunt as my Abuser | Ep 4

In this episode of my journey as a male survivor of childhood sexual abuse, I share my earliest memories of the abuse perpetrated by a female relative and enabled by my mother. This video discusses:
- Childhood sexual abuse by a female family member
- Normalization and dismissal of inappropriate touching
- Adult reactions that enabled the abuse to continue
- The psychological impact of having no bodily autonomy
- Legal gaps in protecting male victims in the 1980s
- Coping mechanisms developed to deal with childhood trauma

00:00 - Introduction: My childhood experience with unwanted touching
00:34 - The progression of inappropriate behavior
01:06 - The shock of escalating boundaries
02:18 - Patterns of grooming behavior
02:53 - Adult reactions and normalization
03:56 - A child's confusion about inappropriate touch
04:57 - Learning to hide discomfort
06:38 - The loss of bodily autonomy
07:27 - Coping with trauma through silence
08:30 - Legal perspectives on male sexual abuse in the 1980s
10:04 - Long-term effects on adult relationships
11:46 - Living with the aftermath of childhood trauma

If you're a survivor of childhood sexual abuse, especially a male survivor, know that you're not alone. Resources for male survivors:
- 1in6.org - Support specifically for male survivors
- MaleSurvivor.org - Community and resources
- RAINN.org - 24/7 support at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)

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