Sexual Abuse. We read about it and it sickens us. Who in their right mind would touch a child with sexual thoughts? It’s something no one wants to talk about and certainly, no one wants to affect their own family.

Yet, survivors of sexual abuse fight alongside us for the future of our Children. These survivors found it within themselves to overcome it and are now mothers and fathers of beautiful Aryan children. Sadly, my own Mother was a such a victim. The memories may fade but the hurt will always be there. Now is the time to fight back. We must face this issue, both becoming more aware about the signs and symptoms of possible abuse as well as demanding cruel justice for those who would dare hurt our young.

Millions of Aryan children are victims of sexual predators and most of these predators are their own flesh and blood. Below are listed tell-tale signs to watch for that might indicate possible abuse. Also listed are links to public sites which list names and locations of know sexual predators. This subject is important. New information and resources will be discussed in each issue of Homefront as we tackle this issue head-on.

Possible physical and behavioral indicators of abuse:

# Waking up during the night sweating, screaming or shaking with nightmares.

# Masturbating excessively.

# Showing unusually aggressive behavior toward family members, friends, toys, and pets.

# Complaining of pain while urinating or having a bowel movement, or exhibiting symptoms of genital infections such as offensive odors, or symptoms of a sexually transmitted disease.

# Having symptoms indicating evidence of physical traumas to the genital or anal area.

# Beginning wetting the bed.

# Experiencing a loss of appetite or other eating problems, including unexplained gagging.

# Showing unusual fear of a certain place or location.

# Developing frequent unexplained health problems.

# Engaging in persistent sexual play with friends, toys or pets.

# Having unexplained periods of panic, which may be flashbacks from the abuse.

# Regressing to behaviors too young for the stage of development they already achieved.

# Initiating sophisticated sexual behaviors.

# Indicating a sudden reluctance to be alone with a certain person.

# Engaging in self-mutilations, such as sticking themselves with pins or cutting themselves.

# Withdrawing from previously enjoyable activities, like school or school performance change.

# Asking an unusual amount of questions about human sexuality.

Vicky

Sources:Northeast Texas Children’s Advocacy Center