Recognizing Sexual Assault Awareness Month
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This is a topic that brings saddness to me to even have to recognize it as an issue. I know of individuals personally who have had to endure sexual assault and I've watched them try and recover and get back to some sense of normalcy which is not easy. In recognizing the importance of providing support for survivors of sexual assault, here are some steps.
This is a topic that brings saddness to me to even have to recognize it as an issue. I know of individuals personally who have had to endure sexual assault and I've watched them try and recover and get back to some sense of normalcy which is not easy. In recognizing the importance of providing support for survivors of sexual assault, here are some steps.
- Don't think that you are alone, reach out to your nearest support group for help.
- It is normal to want to forget what happened and move forward as if, but this can have detrimental effects. Take time to heal in whatever way is suitable for you.
- When you're comfortable, share what happened with a trusted individual. Talking about it can help you feel better and be a major step in the healing process.
- Remember to stop and pay attention to how you're feeling every day, take time for yourself.
We at Alive & Well offer supportive counseling for anyone who is a survivors of sexual assault. Our therapists will assist you in finding a way to move forward one day at a time.
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