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Rachel's narrative reveals how the shame of consuming pornography made it difficult for her to share her experiences, even with her parents. While her brothers received “the porn talk,” she was left to navigate her emotions in solitude. Throughout her pre-teen and teen years, Rachel struggled with mental health issues, including anxiety and depression, self-harming behaviors, and an increasingly distorted view of sexual relationships fueled by her ongoing engagement with pornographic content.

### Abusive Relationships and the Cycle of Shame