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Survivorship
Survivorship
Survivorship
Unfortunately, consent is violated all too often. The effects of sexual assault can be life-changing. Survivors of all identities and walks of life deserve to be heard and believed.
This section speaks directly to survivors and looks at ways they can move forward.
Audio Introduction: Survivorship
How rape survivors heal and recover from sexual violences
How rape survivors heal and recover from sexual violences
“If everyone who was a survivor of sexual violence and had their lives ruined, then our economy would collapse because of loss of productivity,” says Tanaka Mhishi, who describes how rape survivors heal and recover from sexual violence. A video produced by the Independent.
How sexual assault changes your dating life
Navigating one’s closest relationships can be tricky in the aftermath of sexual violence. Tanaka describes how he suffered significant trauma in trying to navigate healthy sexual experiences after being raped, and how he burst into tears when having sex for the first time after the attack. A video produced by the Independent.
How sexual assault changes your dating life
4 Ways to Overcome Self-Blame
4 Ways to Overcome Self-Blame
At some (conscious or subconscious) level, a great number of people who’ve been sexually assaulted blame themselves for what happened to them – even when they know it’s not their fault. Sian Ferguson for Everyday Feminism describes 4 ways to overcome self blaming.
Tips and Tricks for Finding Healing in Chaos
By forgiving ourselves and realizing that despite what our inner critic is telling us, we are not the cause of our trauma and are not to blame, we can begin to allow ourselves to accept our experiences and integrate them into our identities. This article has 5 useful healing tips and is produced by Our Wave.
Tips and Tricks for Finding Healing in Chaos
Recovering from Rape and Sexual Trauma
Recovering from Rape and Sexual Trauma
Recovering from sexual assault takes time, and the healing process can be painful. But you can regain your sense of control, rebuild your self-worth, and learn to heal. An article created by HelpGuide.ca.
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