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Why do people who are sexually abused when they are younger tend to be abusers when they get older?

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Learned: Some feel that it is the way they have learned to cope.

Answered 10/22/2012

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A member asked:

Why do people who are sexually abused when they are younger tend to be abusers when they get older?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Troy Reyna answered

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