New Site for Male Victims of CSA
Got an email from the admin about a new site specifically for male victims of childhood sexual abuse, Betrayed Boys. Looks like they are just getting started over there, but if you’re interested, go check it out!
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I find that your website is a great contribution to adult survivors of Child Abuse. I am estatic to find out about the resources available to the male gender. I have spoken to many in our state who were abused. It is so sad that support is not as evident and spoken about as the female gender. I will share the link and do appreciate the work that you do. Thank you:)