Emotional Symptoms of the Abuse

-Summary:
The article that I read about emotional symptoms of sexual abuse was saying that the child will portray as depressed, have low self-esteem, and/or excessive guilt.

-Reflection:
I think that this article is very helpful to show the parents what their child will act like if this was happening to them. Parents please pay close attention to your kids and how different they act or may be acting. Be sure to ask them about why they are acting a certain way. Don't be to forward with them because they may feel that you are attacking them and just throwing the topic at them. They may feel scared to say anything because of the abusers words or actions.

-Evidence:
"Emotional Symptoms· Regression to younger developmental stage· Lack of affect · Withdrawal/depression· Anxiety/irritability/fear· Phobias· Excessive guilt· Feelings of helplessness· Low self-esteem· Obsessive ideas· Self-hate· Hyper alertness· Dissociation."
-Also from Childtrauma.org