“In healthy development, trust evolves. How do we decide whether to trust? We share a feeling with someone and watch their reaction; if the response feels safe, if it is caring, noncritical, non-abusive, the first step of trust has developed.… — E. Sue Blume Copy Share Image
“The adult incest survivor is likely to become involved in sexual relationships with older or more powerful people…There is little room for intimacy and… — E. Sue Blume Copy Share Image
“...Incest is rape by extortion. Thus the child's very childhood becomes a weapon used to control her.” — E. Sue Blume Copy Share Image
“In healthy development, trust evolves. How do we decide whether to trust? We share a feeling with someone and watch their reaction; if the… — E. Sue Blume Copy Share Image