Is it easier for LGBT to talk about and/or admit (if) they’ve been victims of sexual abuse?

Answer 1

Homophobia makes it difficult for gay men and women to disclose child sexual abuse or adult sexual assaultn because it might be used to explain their sexual orientation. Often this becomes an added barrier for LGBT people to speak about what happened to them as well as seek help.

Answer 2

Wow this is a really good question! Bravo!

For me it was the other way around. It was easier to talk about my sexual orientation because I had already talked so much about being a rape survivor. But the reason why it was easier for me could probably work the opposite way, too.

I outed myself as a rape survivor before I became very vocal in outing myself as bisexual. (Long story why I came out in that order. Not necessary to my answer.)

While going through the process I had to confront a lot of the stuff that I would have to address when outing myself as anything else in life, including my sexual orientation.

As a survivor I was talking about a topic that society likes to pretend doesn't exist. Once I outed myself I knew I had placed a stigma on my own forehead and I knew I would have to deal with the stereotypes. I had to figure out who to come out to and when and what was the appropriate way and were there any situations where it wouldn't be appropriate. So yeah when it came time to think about coming out as bisexual or talking about it with people it was a lot easier!!

So after outing myself as a survivor to friends and strangers alike (I did lots of public speaking) it's been a lot easier to work through the coming out process as bi.

And surprisingly I haven't been asked the one myth I've been waiting for... No one has asked me if being raped turned me bi. Of course for that one I have an easy answer. Liking girls at age 6 and being raped over a decade later means that the rape did not affect the orientation. :)

Answer 3

I think for some it may be due to the fact that the LGBT community is used to talking about things with people they trust.
Many of us have had our issues with our sexuality therefore we have felt the need to speak about such a sensitive issue with others. Our pain and confusion during the identifying stage and acceptance stage (coming out stage) is quite intense so we are perhaps better at dealing with those type of issues. I think we are just more accustomed to sexual abuse in a way due to societies abuse of who we are so perhaps that just strengthens us.

Answer 4

So far I've read nobody done that. When I was 18 went to the club got a buzz, you know the ones when you talk funny but VERY aware whats happening. Well my three friends were going home and my "Suppose friend" in the back seat with me he started to touching me, I started crying, cussing and he stopped. When I told the other guys they didnt believe it possible, "You were drinking.." they told me. The guy who did it, denied it.

Answer 5

No. i wont to into too much detail, but in feb 2005 i tried to kill myself because i was forced into something i didnt want to do.

Answer 6

yea its easy for me to accept it ..... though im a virgin still m not a lesb still,but i like girls jus bcoz of so many bad experiences with guys since child hood,n know what today only was the latest experience....

Answer 7

You already have some of the best anwers. Nothing to add. Serious responses.

Congrats.

Answer 8

What does sexual orientation have to do with a persons want, need or desire to talk about anything?

Answer 9

Why do you assume that every lesbian has been sexually abused...you know what they say..."when you ASSuME, you make an @ss out of YOU and Me.

This is another part of the Christo-thug approach to sexuality, if the I am lesbian I MUST have been abused! WRONG-O, never been abused, sexually or otherwise, so go back to the "book of fairytales" (aka the bible) and think up another stupid question to ask.

Next case please....

Answer 10

i cant imagine how.abuse is wrong in any form with any group.