"The effects of trauma do not have an expiration date. It can rear its head at any time, triggered by a song, a scent, an unexpected encounter with the past-putting us right back in the terrifying moment."
"Teens younger than age 18 are deemed by law to be incapable of consenting to sex because the teen years constitute a critical period for development, neurobiologically, physically, intellectually, psychologically, sexually, and socially."
"Sexual abuse, which unavoidably includes emotional and physical abuse as well, is harmful in some specific ways. It catapults a child or adolescent into a physical and emotional vortex where there is little to grab on to for safety."
Survivors of sexual abuse, particularly adolescents, experience enduring trauma that can resurface unexpectedly. The impact of such abuse is significant, especially when it occurs during critical developmental years. Victims, often as young as 13 or 14, face altered life paths due to the trauma. Sexual abuse encompasses emotional and physical harm, leaving victims feeling isolated and vulnerable. The experience can evoke fear and confusion, with no one to provide safety during the abuse, leading to profound and lasting effects on their development.
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