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Quiero saber si fui víctima de COCSA. Cuando era niña, a mis amigas les permitían ver contenido para adultos, y ellas intentaban recrear esas cosas conmigo. Me besaban y me tocaban sin que yo entendiera. Una vez, me presionaron para que me desvistiera, y luego se burlaron de mi cuerpo frente a nuestros compañeros de clase, lo cual fue humillante. Eso me dificultó hacer amigas. Ahora que soy mayor, me pregunto: ¿eso fue acoso o abuso? I want to know if I was a victim of COCSA. When I was a child, my friends were allowed to watch adult content, and they tried to reenact those things with me. They kissed and touched me without my understanding. Once, they pressured me to undress, and later mocked my body to our classmates, which was humiliating. It made it hard for me to make friends. Now that I'm older, I wonder - was that harassment or abuse?

Dr. Laura

Answer by Dr. Laura

PhD Mental Health Nurse & Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner

Lo siento mucho que hayas pasado por esa experiencia cuando eras niña. Lo que describiste suena extremadamente confuso y violento, así que gracias por confiar en nosotros con esta información. Basándonos en lo que describiste, lo que tus amigas te hicieron ciertamente podría ser una forma de abuso sexual de niño a niño (COCSA, por sus siglas en inglés). Sus acciones, incluyendo presionarte para que te desvistas, tocarte sin tu consentimiento y burlarse públicamente de tu cuerpo, fueron dañinas. Es comprensible que esta experiencia te haya dificultado confiar en los demás y formar amistades.

Aunque no podemos saber con certeza cuáles eran sus intenciones, es importante reconocer y honrar el impacto que sus acciones tuvieron en ti. Independientemente de sus motivos, el comportamiento fue inapropiado y te causó una angustia y humillación significativas.

El COCSA puede tener efectos duraderos en la salud mental y las relaciones de una persona. Es importante recordar que lo que sucedió no fue tu culpa. Eras una niña de la que se aprovecharon otras personas que habían sido expuestas a contenido inapropiado.

Para algunas sobrevivientes, etiquetar su experiencia como abuso puede ser empoderante y validante, ya que reconoce la gravedad de lo que pasaron. Sin embargo, para otras, las etiquetas pueden sentirse limitantes o incluso angustiantes. Es crucial recordar que el camino de sanación de cada persona es único, y no hay una forma correcta o incorrecta de procesar tus experiencias.

Buscar el apoyo de un terapeuta especializado en traumas infantiles puede ser beneficioso para procesar estas experiencias y sanar de su impacto. Recuerda que no estás sola y que hay recursos disponibles para ayudarte a superar este trauma a tu propio ritmo y de una manera que te resulte cómoda.

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I am so sorry you went through that experience as a child. What your described sounds extremely confusing and violating so thank you for trusting us with this information. Based on what you decribed, what your friends did to you could certainly be a form of child-on-child sexual abuse (COCSA). Their actions, including pressuring you to undress, touching you without consent, and publicly mocking your body, were harmful. It's understandable that this experience made it difficult for you to trust others and form friendships.

While we can't know for certain what their intentions were, it's important to acknowledge and honor the impact their actions had on you. Regardless of their motives, the behavior was inappropriate and caused you significant distress and humiliation.

COCSA can have long-lasting effects on a person's mental health and relationships. It's important to remember that what happened was not your fault. You were a child who was taken advantage of by others who had been exposed to inappropriate content.

For some survivors, labeling their experience as abuse can be empowering and validating, as it acknowledges the gravity of what they went through. However, for others, labels might feel constraining or even distressing. It's crucial to remember that everyone's healing journey is unique, and there is no right or wrong way to process your experiences.

Seeking support from a therapist who specializes in childhood trauma can be beneficial in processing these experiences and healing from their impact. Remember, you are not alone, and there are resources available to help you work through this trauma at your own pace and in a way that feels comfortable for you.

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