Partner awareness regarding the adult sequelae of childhood sexual abuse for primary and secondary survivors - Journal of Marital and Family Therapy

This article is about a study the author did to find out what affects how partners perceive the effects of sexual abuse in their relationship. The Results section talks about common themes that arose from the research and how they play out in relationships. "Partners' are also referred to as 'Secondary Survivors' in the article.

The author closes with this insight:

If it is apparent that secondary survivors are unaccustomed to being asked about their experiences, it is equally apparent that they want to be heard. An additional impetus for further study of these issues was aptly worded by another secondary survivor at the conclusion of his interview, who indicated:

No one's ever asked before.

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