Articles Tagged “male child abuse”
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GAY IN THE CARIBBEAN: Facing childhood demons and meeting his mother, Denise reminisces on a painful & promiscuous past. (Part 6)
Growing up, I always imagined my mother to be very Joan Collinsesque. As a matter of fact, looking at the soap opera dynasty, I would always think that it will be nice to have a mother like Joan Collins. Few people spoke about my mother and when they did, they said awful things. I remember [...]
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GAY IN THE CARIBBEAN: Denise continues her story of abuse, hatred & beatings for being different. (Part 5)
Last week I began to share my personal journey with you and as promised this week I shall continue to let you into my personal world. One of the ways I was able to cope (with the abuse) was by answering to the names they called me. I figured, if they called me hen I [...]
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GAY IN THE CARIBBEAN: “Denise” confides on being abused as a child by MALE relatives! (Part 4)
In last week column, I indicated that I would deal with the church’s position on homosexuality in Caribbean countries but instead, I want to get a little more personal with you, my readers. I want you to see me, through my world. It’s not a cut and dry clear mirror, but after reading, I trust [...]
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