Donovan: Childhood Sexual Abuse

Other People's Problems by CBC

May 12, 202500:40:47Society & Culture

Donovan has lived in fear and anger ever since he told the truth about being abused by his mother’s boyfriend and then felt betrayed by social workers who were supposed to help. Now, after several ketamine therapy sessio...

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