Here's Why I'm Prejudice of Women Who Are Victims of Childhood Sexual Abuse

After Learning What Victims of Sexual Abuse Are Capable Of, I Just Don't Dare to Give Them My Heart in Love

By Autonomous, published Mar 07, 2008
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After a long time of dwelling on this, I've recently decided to admit to myself that I've developed a prejudice towards women who've been victims of childhood sexual abuse or rape. "Prejudice" is a fairly toxic word and because of that, I found that I was living in denial about my true feelings for women who've suffered this kind of tragic abuse.

Many years ago, my ex wife admitted to me that her biological father was well known for being abusive towards women and for molesting children. "Chester The Molester" was his common nickname around my mother-in-law's household and everyone thought it was funny, accept for one person. I simply had no idea that my ex's sister would become quite irrational and expressively angry towards ANYONE who uttered the words "Chester the Molester".

After a while, my ex admitted to me that her father "may" have molested her sister and that would explain her frequent violent and irrational behavior. Trying to understand things better, I ask my wife if she too had been molested by he father and she immediately replied "No!" and that was that.

Time goes on and we're up to the date that my ex abandons me which in turn turns my life upside down and inside out. Over the course of the next several months, I took to studying my past and had several private conversations with women who admitted to me that they were either rape victims or victims of childhood sexual abuse. It didn't take me too long to realize that my ex had lied to me about her father molesting her.

During the course of my relationship with my ex, there were times when she'd exhibit some funky behaviors that I wasn't completely comfortable with. Towards the very end of my marriage, she had become extremely toxic, both in her actions and in her expressed vocabulary. It was as if the beast from within and finally broken free and was absolutely going to show its ugly face.

Here's Why I'm Prejudice of Women Who Are Victims of Childhood Sexual Abuse

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Amanda, sex abuse victims, along with many sex abuse survivors, tend to demonstrate behavior quirks that typically render such people & me incompatible for anything deeper than friendship. It's been my experience that most people who label themselves Survivors tend to demonstrate victim-minded behaviors that simply do not blend well with my behavioral flaws. What exactly does it mean to be truly healed to a degree that a person's history doesn't in some way interfere with their current relationship? I despise the evil that takes advantage of innocence, however, evil being what it is, at least I'm giving such a woman the forewarning that we're incompatible. Other guys would selfishly hide this of themselves only to later experience a dramatic breakup. You're asking me to be sympathetic to your views, & I have to some degree studied sexual abuse, but I still find myself incompatible with people who've been sexually abuse. We're all individuals, perhaps we can respect each other as such.

Posted on 07/03/2008 at 10:07:37 PM

 
I am a survivor of sexual abuse that occured through the ages of 6 to 11. I find it difficult to understand your stance on all victims of sexual abuse. I understand that your ex-wife never trusted you to know of her abuse and she never dealt with it herself. I just don't comprehend how you can look down on all victims of sexual abuse though. I am very lucky that I was able to overcome my abuse and use those experiences to better myself. I can honestly say that I wouldn't be the same person I am today if I hadn't be abused. That's not to say I liked the abuse or condone it. But having suffered so much in my childhood I believe it taught me the importance of being a good person. I know what its like to suffer unthinkable experiences so I try to live my life hoping I cause no pain to anyone. So, I just hope you can open your eyes to the issue instead of just basing your feelings on your ex-wife. Some people can deal with abuse and overcome it , some will never leave the cycle.

Posted on 07/03/2008 at 9:07:40 PM

 
Hi Poohbear,,,, I see my most recent post stated some of the same things you responded with here. Were you peek'n over my shoulder?

Posted on 03/08/2008 at 5:03:36 AM

 
Hi Shawn. I think the degree to which a victim of sexual abuse has healed is very important. Actually, I would like to make the distinction between a survivor and a victim. A survivor is fully aware of the impact that the abuse has had on their lives at an intrapersonal and interpersonal level. Survivors use their experiences to help others to heal. A victim, on the other hand, continues to live out certain patterns of behavior that resulted from the abuse. Speaking from my own personal observations, adult victims of abuse have a very difficult time establishing loving relationships with emotionally healthy people. Many times, they are more apt to establish a relationship with someone that would treat them like sh*t than someone who wouldn't.

Posted on 03/08/2008 at 2:03:57 AM

 
Hi Karen,,,, I ended up responding to you basically in a new post. But I really appreciate your comments here,,, Take care lil wann, Hugs, Shawn.

Posted on 03/07/2008 at 1:03:31 PM

 
I guess besides not having mhy reading glasses on and spelling words wrong..I also made the comment to long as it looks like it got cut off. I was saying please continue to exam these feelings. I know they are because of what you experienced with one woman. The woman could have been a victim of many childhood tragedies and handled it the same way..not just sexual abuse. For example, alcoholic or drug addict parents, latch key kids etc. If you start weaning people out because of their past you are leaving yourself a very small choice of woman. Most of us have something in our past...I think who we have become is much more important. Hugz Karen

Posted on 03/07/2008 at 9:03:05 AM

 
Hi...you write so much that I onlyh have a chance to read the topics that truly interest me. As I have previously shared with you I understand this topic much to well. I am sorry for the way you feel, but understand where those feelings come from. Unfortunately I felly you are helping these victims be victimized once more. There were 3 of us in my family and all of us handled it differently. My oldest sister tells lots of strories to make herself feel better and beleives most of them as truth..but it is pretty obvious soon after meeting her she has this affliction. My sister that just passed away never trusted men again and picked the wrong ones to marry who were controlling and met her low expectations of men. I chose the path of seeking spiritual healing and therapy. To me it is just a story now of something that was a long time ago..that is why I can share it here where the world can read. It wasn't my fault and I don't feel like I should have to hide what happened. Please

Posted on 03/07/2008 at 9:03:15 AM

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