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child sexual abuse

Jessica Simpson Explains Why She Forgave The Person Who Abused Her As A Child

“I knew that if I was honest with her, it would clear my conscience,” the singer said.
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Jessica Simpson Reveals Addiction Battle With 'Drinking And Pills'

The singer is bravely opening up about how childhood sexual abuse led her to self-medicate in a powerful new memoir.
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I Survived Intrafamilial Sexual Abuse. Here’s Why Shows Like The Family Secret Matter

Survivors like Kath and me did nothing wrong. The culture of lies, secrecy and shame that lets child sexual abuse go unchallenged must be confronted, writes Chris Tuck.
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