Episode 66: Spider-Man/Power Pack: Runaway

<p></p> <p>We are going to start with a trigger warning on this issue. This deals with family issues, child abuse, and runaways. We understand if these are upsetting topics and you want to skip this episode.</p> <p> </p> <p>That said, we need to say a big thank you to our friend Alexander, aka Waffles (@wafflesthemagic). He joins us all the way from New Zealand to help us review the good half of this free comic book from 1986.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p>Because this episode deals with more serious content, this will be a more subdued post about the issue. In fact, I think we will post some information that we talk about during the episode.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p>How to report sexual child abuse:</p> <p> </p> <p>It is a crime no matter how young the victim or who the offender is. There is an agency in every state that is mandated by state law to receive and investigate reports.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p>Treatment for sexual abuse:</p> <p> </p> <p>Sexual abusers and their families can be helped.  Parents United is one national self-help organization. <a href='https://www.nsvrc.org/find-help'>https://www.nsvrc.org/find-help</a></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p>Help if you’ve been sexually abused:</p> <p> </p> <p>The low self esteem, anger and guilt often experienced by victims can lead to a variety of problems later.  Discussion and therapy groups are often helpful. There are local organizations to help survivors. <a href='https://www.rainn.org/national-resources-sexual-assault-survivors-and-their-loved-ones'>https://www.rainn.org/national-resources-sexual-assault-survivors-and-their-loved-ones</a></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p>Want to help or need more information:</p> <p> </p> <p>More information can be found at the following address. <a href='https://preventchildabuse.org/'>https://preventchildabuse.org/</a></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p>The number one thing we cannot repeat enough, if you are a survivor of child abuse, it is not your fault. There are trained, professional p