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Sad, Scared, Confused is a conversation between a nine year old boy and his parents about sexual abuse. This book can be a resource to educate all children about sexual abuse whether they have experienced it or not. In this book, Alex did not realize that when his friend's older brother touched him in a way that made him feel sad, scared and confused, it was sexual abuse. When he arrived home from his friend's house, he was not acting like himself. He went straight to his bedroom and refused to tell his parents what happened. He was scared and embarrassed and wanted to keep it to himself. However, his parents persisted. Through patience, love and even a sense of humor, they assured Alex that their love for him was greater than the pain he was holding inside. Once Alex was willing to talk about it, he grew from feeling sad, scared and confused to knowing that he was brave, safe and loved. I wrote this book not only for children but also for the adults who love them. Parents are always navigating their course when raising children. When sexual abuse happens, it may seem like an unexpected detour but it does not mean that your boat will sink! This book can be a compass to guide you through the rough waters of trauma and sexual abuse.
