I Thought Childhood Sexual Abuse Had to Be Physical. I Was Wrong.

The Something to Say Podcast · Aug 6, 2026 · 14m

Content warning: This video contains themes of sexual abuse. If you think it may be triggering for you please take care when listening. The thoughts and opinions expressed by our contributors are not necessarily those held by Something to Say.

For many people, childhood sexual abuse is only recognised when it involves physical contact. But abuse can take many forms, and the impact of non-physical sexual abuse is often overlooked.

In this episode, we hear one survivor explain why they choose to speak publicly about their experiences of non-physical childhood sexual abuse. They reflect on the…