#61: The Untold Truth About Sexual Abuse in the Gay Community

#61: The Untold Truth About Sexual Abuse in the Gay Community

Why is it that men who have been sexually abused don't feel like they have a voice?


If you are a victim of sexual abuse, did the same of the experience cause you to avoid it all together? Did you feel weak or ashamed because men are not supposed to be sexually abused?


Today, Danny welcomes you to have a conversation about ASA (Adult Sexual Abuse) amongst Gay & Bisexual men in the LGBTQ community. For many of you that have experienced this, the experience itself likely fueled avoidance, self-destructive behaviors, or the inability to sustain a fulfilling relationship. In this episode, you will learn about sexual abuse amongst Gay & Bisexual men, Danny's personal story, how to begin unpacking it, and some resources for you to use if you are in fact, a victim of ASA.


In the episode, you will learn:

  • Danny's ASA (Adult Sexual Abuse) Story
  • The need for therapy to unpack buried traumas
  • The 3 misconceptions about Gay & Bisexual men
  • Lessons Danny learned after the experience
  • Resources for anyone that has been sexually abused


What We Discuss:

  • 00:00 Intro
  • 01:36 Information for the Sexual Abuse Hotline
  • 04:03 My sexual abuse story
  • 15:12 Therapy is necessary to unpack deep rooted trauma
  • 17:15 Acknowledging that you are a victim is the first step to healing
  • 21:00 There is a lack of resources for men who are victims of ASA (Adult Sexual Abuse)
  • 23:00 Using pornography as sexual education is dangerous
  • 25:30 What I wish I had known back then


Resources:


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