He mentioned to me that he had been sexually assaulted as well He said he didn’t want to get into it but could understand some of mental hardships it leaves behind. Sibling abuse includes the physical, psychological, or sexual abuse of one sibling by another More often than not, the younger sibling is abused by the older sibling [1][2] sibling abuse is the most common form of family violence in the us. A man recently contacted me wanting help processing aspects of his sibling sexual abuse
In our work together, he made the comment, “no one talks about this,” so naturally, i thought i would. Resource list and links to connect and find support from others who have personally faced sibling sexual trauma or sibling sexual abuse Online, phone, or in person peer support is available for survivors, parents, and those who have offended or who struggle with sexually harmful behavior. But abusive sibling relationships get worse over time, not better The emotional abuse, violence, control, or sexual abuse escalates through adolescence, and can even continue into adulthood if you aren't able to escape your sibling. Sibling sexual abuse is a pervasive yet hidden issue that includes any inappropriate sexual behavior between siblings
