Orphans In The Storm

Male Survivors of Sexual and Ritual Abuse

As a youth minister and someone who has worked in the law enforcement field advocating for kids who have been sexually abused, I saw a great need for a book that was specifically written for boys who had been abused. I found there was very little written about that difficult subject, and what was available was pretty unhelpful, if not completely useless.

I realized that probably no one was more qualified to write such a book as someone who had suffered such abuse and grown up and healed. I realized I could be that person.

I began writing, not knowing how long it would take or how hard it might be. To my surprise, I was able to complete it within a month. I printed it and it has gone out fairly widely and hopefully, helped a lot of kids who were afraid to talk, afraid someone would find out their terrible secret. After all - no one likes to admit that boys get abused too. That is why I was in my thirties before I told anyone my worst secrets.

I recently received an e mail encouraging me to post the entire book on this website. So here it is.

Part one is more for professionals, pastors, and concerned family and friends. More stats and facts. The more people know those things, the less chance others will be victims of pedophile predators.

Part two was written from my heart - for survivors, from a survivor. It is not slick or polished - just me bleeding on paper and spilling my guts. I hope it helps others to know they are not alone in their suffering and isolation - and to know they, too can find healing and dignity again.

Dedicated to my e-mail friend who suggested this project might be a help.

Gregory Reid

ORPHANS IN THE STORM

Introduction

PART ONE - JUST THE FACTS

Chapter One - Looking for the Signs

Chapter Two - Where Predators Hunt

Chapter Three - Myths About Abused Boys

Chapter Four - Types of Abuse & Abusers

Chapter Five - What A Victim Looks Like

Chapter Six - What Not To Tell Us

Chapter Seven - A Predator Toolkit