That hollowed me out in new ways.”FRANK FILM Polly Riddell found her rapist's appeal hearing more traumatising than the assault. “But I do wonder how different her life would have been but for the sexual abuse at the age of 11. Child sexual abuse is a recognised risk factor for depression, addiction, relationship difficulties and suicide. “A lot of people do recover and have a good life,” insists Maggy Tai Rākena, manager of sexual abuse support service START. “I think there is a better way of conducting those deeply personal cases of sexual offending,” Rosemary Riddell says.

Source: Stuff August 06, 2021 16:52 UTC