Parents Whose children have been sexually abused Community Group
This group is for parents whose children have been sexually abused. We welcome both Mothers and Fathers. Here, we can offer support to one another. We can vent, cry and lift each other up. No condemning or criticizing allowed. We are here for support. We LOVE (((HUGS))) !
my 4 year old woke up and said he had a bad dream. He was sliding down a slide to me and as he is coming down a shark come up and eat him instead of me catching him. That’s how I feel, like I wasn’t there to catch him and keep him safe from this predator.
It's a good sign that your son is able to remember and articulate his dreams. He is actively processing this, and the symbolism of his dream shows that he sees you as a safe and loving person, that he sees himself as vulnerable, and that he can identify the predator as the bad guy. Many children become confused about who's "bad" -- the abuser, or the children themselves.