I found this paper and think others may find it interesting as well.
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
In the paper they describe characteristics of the observed individuals in their study through four different stages of healing from CSA.
There's a lot more to it than this table, but it gives a good overview and a little taste of the paper as a whole.
Healing from Childhood Sexual Abuse: A Theoretical Model
Childhood sexual abuse (CSA) is a prevalent social and healthcare problem. The processes by which individuals heal from CSA are not clearly understood. The purpose of this study was to develop a theoretical model to describe how adults heal from CSA. ...
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
In the paper they describe characteristics of the observed individuals in their study through four different stages of healing from CSA.
There's a lot more to it than this table, but it gives a good overview and a little taste of the paper as a whole.
| Grappling With The Meaning Of the CSA | Figuring Out The Meaning Of The CSA | Tackling The Effects Of The CSA | Laying Claim To One's Life | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Life patterns | Living a troubled life | Living a troubled life, with some positive experiences | Living a life of troubles and successes | Living an empowered life |
| Parenting | Passing on the abuse | Wishing to stop the abuse cycle | Attempting to stop the abuse cycle | Stopping the abuse cycle |
| Disclosure of CSA | Keeping the CSA a secret; Disclosing the CSA indirectly; Disclosing the CSA indiscriminately | Discussing the CSA to make sense of it | Discussing the CSA to strengthen a new understanding; Discussing the abuse to pass on wisdom | Disclosing the abuse to help others |
| Spirituality | Having no meaningful or comforting spiritual connection | Having some spiritual connections | Experiencing a spiritual journey | Experiencing a spiritual transformation |
| Altruism | Being aware of the suffering of others | Thinking about helping others | Being compassionate; planning altruistic activities | Engaging in altruism |