Exploring the evolutionary, psychological and social mechanisms that discourage sexual relationships between close relatives, and how grooming, trauma and secrecy can circumvent these protections.
incest avoidance
Core Concepts of Incest Abuse
Before we can unearth and heal from incest trauma, we need clarity on what it is, why it persists, and how it has been hidden. This article introduces the core concepts that define incest abuse and provides historical, cultural, and theoretical frameworks for understanding it.
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