ABSTRACT

Adriana’s parents had six children, three male and three female. Of special importance for Adriana were the eldest, Gino, and the youngest, also a male. Adriana was one of the intermediate children. She was sexually abused by Gino between the ages of three and fifteen. When she was an adolescent, the parents separated. Adriana then oscillated between staying with the mother and staying with friends. Gino remained living with his father.