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Navigating Disclosure Challenges for Male Survivors of Sexual Abuse
The chapter explores the reasons behind male survivors' reluctance to disclose their sexual abuse experiences, touching on societal stigmas, fear of perception, and internal conflicts. It discusses the impact of delayed disclosure on mental health and addresses misconceptions linking disclosure to potential abusiveness. Personal narratives shed light on the complexities of recognizing and coming to terms with childhood sexual abuse as a male survivor.