Sex abuse is extremely tough to deal with. The hardest part seems to be the psychological effects. Often, a victim will have recurring dreams or will be afraid to trust anyone for fear they will get hurt again. It is easy to see how something so traumatic could be so life altering. The best place to begin the healing process is with professional help. Only professionals really know how to get to the bottom of the mess and find out where to start cleaning up. If you have had a friend suffer through sexual abuse or if you have, it is definitely something to look into. The healing process is hard, but it is important.