In a recent news story, a sexual abuse survivor stated his life “is full of other people’s consequences.” This statement resonates with me, as I’m also dealing with the wreckage of an intergenerational affair, decades later. The man was sixteen at the time of his sexual seduction by a much older woman, who became pregnant … Continue reading Ghost Dad: The Better Parent?
Betrayed as Boys
Betrayed as Boys: Psychodynamic Treatment of Sexually Abused Men, written by psychoanalyst Richard B. Gartner, PhD, is a fascinating and eye-opening look into the therapy process of men who were sexually abused as boys. The subject of sexual seduction by older women is explored in chapter two, Encoding Sexual Abuse of Boys, asking the question … Continue reading Betrayed as Boys
Dawn and Alexander
Two controversial television movies broadcast during the 1970s – Dawn: Portrait of a Teenage Runaway, and Alexander: The Other Side of Dawn – gave viewers a glimpse into the dangerous and degrading world of teenage prostitution. Both teledramas may have attempted to forewarn or deter small-town youth on the danger lurking in big cities, but … Continue reading Dawn and Alexander