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Tyler VanScyoc’s story

The Bristlecone Project · Grooming

This conversation discusses sexual abuse. Watch at your own pace.

Tyler VanScyoc

A story, in his own words.

“Sharing my story with others has helped me find the light, and has been very crucial to my healing journey.”

Surviving Abuse by Stepfather | Male Sexual Abuse

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Types of Sexual Trauma

Dennis Gilbert Garcia

“It took a long time for me to look at the child I was and say to him, 'It's ok, you've got me now,' and just focus on learning to be a whole person again.”

Self-blame

Rees Mann

“When I told my kids, that was a major thing.”