Sexual abuse is now a part of my genetic makeup (trauma changes a survivor on the molecular level {citing every psychology and biology report on trauma}). And while I deal with it every day, I know there are others who also have the pain of dealing with the consequences of someone else's actions on their life. This is my experience with my abuse, reporting this as an adult, trial, and the fall out.
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