Childhood abuse takes many different forms. It can be defined as emotional and sexual abuse, as well as neglect.
In some cases, people experience more than one type of childhood abuse.
People often abuse others because they want power and control over the other person. If you were abused as a child, it’s vital to remember that it wasn’t your fault, and has nothing to do with anything that you did.
Studies suggest that around one in four adults (both men and women) have experienced abuse as a child. For some, the support of their friends and families helps them recover, but for many survivors, talking about what happened to someone professional and independent is an essential step.
We can be that independent listening ear. If you’d like to speak to us about something that happened to you as a child, speak to us whenever you’re ready.