Delay in passing stool (self control as a survival tactic).

Bed wetting.

Thumb sucking.

Fear of intimacy (resistance to hugs, connection, etc).

Narcissistic traits (disconnection from reality).

The need to listen to music or calming sounds to sleep.

Please share your experiences with us so we can all learn from them; the signs, patterns, symptoms etc. One common disturbing side effect of this disgusting act that I learned about, and sadly witnessed, is childhood and teen bed-wetting. Another is painful s*x in adulthood. Never in my life did I think these heinous acts could happen so close to home. Sending hugs and love to any and all who have memories of or experienced this deep level of evil.

Sadly I feel this subject has been under-discussed, and is MUCH more prevalent than most of us realize. This is a place we can band together and demonstrate the vastness and complexity of this sick, sick disturbance in our lives.