Male Sexual Abuse

Suggested by a reader,  this site, named "1 in 6", offers guidance and a framework of counseling to help men (gay or str8) who have been targets of sexual abuse.  It cites scientific research that 1 in 6 men have been sexually abused and deals with 7 myths:

1. Boys can't be sexually abused;
2. It was his fault;
3. Sexual abuse is less harmful to males;
4. Only gay men sexually abuse others;
5. Being a male survivor means you're gay;
6. Males abused by a female "got lucky";
7. Sexually abused males with abuse others;

We like the straightforward nature of "1 in 6".  Its website is simple and uncluttered, the style is informative and non-sensational.  There is also a real-time chat option, either 1-on-1 with a trained advocate; or anonymously in a support group facilitated by a counselor. As part of their framework, they set out 8 main areas which we've linked:

1. General Issues and Cautions;
2. Masculinity, Self-Esteem and Identity;
3. Reasons For Hope;
4. Relationships;
5. Self-Regulation and Addictions;
6. Well-being and a Good Life;
7. Principles of Therapy;
8. Recovery and Therapy;

As mentioned before, we are always delighted when readers suggest storylines.

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