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  • 16-02-2012 1:03am
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    LegacyUser
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    Hi, to the moderators - i would preferably like this thread to be closed on request if possible? If this cannot be done then please do not publish (thanks)

    Does anyone have advice on how to emotionally support your partner if your partner was sexually abused as a child, espescially if it is something that they still hold as pretty much a secret to everyone else in their lives and do not talk about and do not wish to go to counselling about. Should i try and approach the subject or should i respect the fact that they are not able / ready to talk about it. Should i just be there if ever they need. I'm at a loss. I know it must hurt them terribly and i just want to help in some way if i can but im not sure if i can or how to.


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  • #2
    username123
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,484 ✭✭✭username123


    school aciumber wrote: »
    Should i just be there if ever they need.

    This - and letting them know this. And reminding them of this from time to time (not every week or anything, just occasionally).

    It might also be worthwhile for you to speak to a professional to figure out the best way to assist should the person decide they want to talk about it/have counselling etc...

    Im no expert on these matters but life experience would tell me that no matter what the underlying issue is, if the person is not ready to deal with it/talk about it then there is not much point pushing them because it will only cause stress, anxiety, anger, hurt etc...

    Good luck.


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