Was I Sexually Abused? (with Dr. Doug Carpenter)

How can I know if I was sexually abused, and why does it matter? In this episode, Dr. Doug Carpenter answers these important questions while opening up about his own early sexual experiences... and how resolving sexual confusion helped him find freedom from gay porn.

Dr. Doug Carpenter is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and professor of psychology. He and his spouse, Mary Carpenter, LMSW are the founders of Insight Counseling Services in Rochester, Michigan.

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Secret Shame: A Survivor's Guide To Understanding Male Sexual Abuse And Male Sexual Development

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