Category: Sexual Abuse & Assault

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Autism Safety Sexual Abuse & Assault Surviving

“The Cavalry NEVER Comes”: Sexual Assault & An Autistic Life, Part 2

"Not Everyone Was My Friend," original digital illustration in a graphic-novel influenced style of a priest leering. From a frame grab of Mystic River.
"Not Everyone Was My Friend," original digital illustration in a graphic-novel influenced style of a priest leering. From a frame grab of Mystic River.

You can help your autistic loved ones feel safer from sexual abuse & assault…

It starts with honesty about yourself… and them.

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Autism Sexual Abuse & Assault

“Not Everyone Was My Friend”: Sexual Assault & An Autistic Life, Part 1

"Not My Friend," original digital illustration of abused child, huddled alone.
"Not My Friend," original digital illustration of abused child, huddled alone.

Discussing sexual abuse & assault of autistic children… is difficult for survivors, loved ones, caretakers…

Maybe that’s precisely why we need to talk about it.

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#AutisticJoy Accomodating Autism Family Opinion Sexual Abuse & Assault Surviving

Dear Autist: Forgiving Your Family? NOT a Cosmic Rule…

"The Forgiveness Burden," original digital illustration of a man's bowed head in prayer.
"The Forgiveness Burden," original digital illustration.

Forgiving abusers… as much as SOME therapists, pop psychologists, and self-help gurus insist on it…

Is NOT a Cosmic Rule.