For most survivors of childhood sexual abuse, it is a secret they maintain and attempt to repress well into adulthood. While they hope that the pain will finally leave, often it remains within, severely impacting how they live. Claudia Black covers the most prevalent defenses and responses including: Denial - Splitting - Flooding - Phobias - Food Addictions - Sexual Promiscuity/Exploits or Avoidance - Compartmentalizing - Loss of Recall - Self-Abuse - Suicidal Thoughts - Alcohol and other drugs. These defenses have made all the sense in the world - but in the healing process - as you have named the abuser - you need to name your defenses and let go of those that are now hurtful. You need to put the past behind us. You deserve to live a life free from shame. This video often affects the audience emotionally and because of the nature of the material presented, it is always advised that it be shown under the supervision of a professional experienced in dealing with issues of sexual abuse. Running Time: 30 min. Claudia Black is a Ph.D., and a world renowned author, lecturer, and specialist on addiction and family systems.