CSA: Child Sexual Assault/Abuse

 Hey there, baddies! Today we're discussing CSA (child sexual assault/abuse). What is CSA? CSA is sexual activity between a child and an adult, adolescent, or older child. If an adult engages with a child sexually, then that is sexual abuse. 

How do you know if you or someone around you is being sexually abused? Ask yourself these questions (if you're concerned for someone else, pretend you're asking them). Does an older person touch you in ways that make you uncomfortable? Does an older person show you inaproppriate pictures or videos? Does an older person take inappropriate pictures or videos of you? Does an older person talk about inappropriate or uncomfortable topics with you? Does an older person force you to look at or touch their genitilia? Does an older person look at or touch yours? Does an older person engage in sexual contact with you (ie. oral sex, penetration, touching)? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you or someone else is most likely being sexually assaulted/abused. 

Now that you know what CSA is and whether you're being SAd or not, what do you do? Ideally, you should tell a trusted adult. But in many cases and many households, such topics are taboo, and you'll most likely not be believed and get in trouble. Telling the police is another option, however, they may not be very helpful. Unfortunately, CSA is very complicated. On a brighter note, you can try to take your abuser to court and get them away from you. When you're older, therapy is going to be your best friend. CSA is not something easily forgotten, and it's ok to seek external proffesional help to help you manage your trauma. 

Remember: if you feel uncomfortable around someone or someone does something to you, tell someone you trust or an authority figure. 

I know this was a tough read. As someone who dealt with CSA from my own father, it took me days to get through writing this. However, this is the finished brief version. I hope you're all feeling well. Stay safe, baddies!