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Kelsey grew up with a father who abused her, her sister—and other children. For years, she was silent. Eventually, she found a way out at 13 years old but is still processing the violence a decade later.

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00:04:00 How do children view their parents?

00:05:33 What is BrainQuest trivia?

00:07:55 What do the eyes of someone going through abuse look like?

00:13:30 What do children think to do when there is abuse going on?

00:14:03 Why do children sometimes hide that bad things are happening to them?

00:16:42 Why do some children become afraid of men?

00:18:18 What are signs that a child is being abused?

00:32:47 How do pedophiles force children to do what they want?

00:34:38 How do kids view their parents?

00:40:05 What are some of the stigmas about sexual assault survivors?

00:50:36 How does understanding language help protect children?

00:52:48 What's it like when children hear a word for the first time?

00:55:57 What's it like not being believed about being abused when you're a child?

01:01:50 What does a spiritual experience feel like?

01:08:01 How does sexual abuse effect a child's brain?

01:09:06 What kind of physical effects can abuse have on a child?

01:14:49 Can children defend themselves when abused?

01:27:10 What is a classical narcissist like?

01:30:15 How does a child rationalize sexual assault?

01:32:12 How can kissing be considered assault?

01:47:27 Can you develop anorexia from trauma?

01:54:55 Can you get flashbacks from repressed memories?

02:13:39 Why do people wake up screaming?

02:17:02 How does trauma effect your relationships?

Topics: Family Trauma, Child Trauma, Healing, Therapy

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