Incest

: Experts define this trauma as an interruption of neurological, emotional, and social development. Survivors often struggle with a deep-seated sense of being "damaged goods," experiencing profound shame and a lifelong difficulty in establishing healthy intimacy.

: Victims may adopt a "carer" or "rescuer" role, a maladaptive survival strategy where they only feel valuable when they have something to offer, often leading to co-dependent adult relationships. The Social and Cultural Taboo Incest

Across history and cultures, the prohibition of incest serves as a fundamental pillar of human society, separating the "private" sphere of the family from the "public" sphere of the community. From Chaos to Context: Treating Family Violence and Incest : Experts define this trauma as an interruption