Freedom at last: healing the shame of childhood sexual abuse

Part One: Understanding the Shame Associated with Child Sexual Abuse

Why Child Sexual Abuse is So Shaming

The Immediate and Long-term Effects of Shame

Why You Must Heal Your Shame if You Wish to Recover

Part Two: Freeing Yourself of the Shame of CSA

Facing the Truth

Confusion: Self-Doubt and Fuzzy Memories

Stop Blaming Yourself

Acknowledge your Pain and Grieve Your Losses

Give Yourself Permission to Get Angry!

Tell Someone about the Abuse

Forgiving Yourself

Forgive Yourself for the Harm You Have Caused Others

Forgive Yourself for the Harm You Have Caused Yourself

Part Four: Moving Forward: Eliminating Shaming Behavior

Avoiding Unhealthy Shame-Inducing Behavior

Taking the Shame Out of Your Sexual Relationships

Cultivating Healthy Sex.