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Common lasting effects of sexual abuse:

  • Addiction to drugs or alcohol

  • Anxiety

  • Depression

  • Dissociation

  • Fear

  • Gender Confusion

  • Helplessness

  • Homophobia

  • Hostility and anger

  • Impaired relationships

  • Isolation and Alienation

  • Low self-esteem

  • Masculinity Issues

  • Negative Childhood Peer Relations

  • Self Blame / Guilt
  • Sexual Orientation Confusion
  • Sexual dysfunction
  • Shame / Humiliation

  • Sleep disturbance

  • Suicidal ideas and behavior

 

Although this is an extensive list it is by no means exhaustive.  Many men can recognize the symptoms before allowing themselves to remember the actual abuse.  Lost memories of portions of their childhood are common to survivors.