You are terrified that your assault will happen again…
The intrusive thoughts… the fears… the feelings of helplessness…
They just won’t seem to go away…
Unwanted dreams… or rather nightmares…
You feel guilty because of what happened…
You wonder if you just hadn’t gone out with him that night it would have never happened… or if you had just dressed in a way that was less provocative you wouldn’t have been attacked…
Maybe you drank too much?
You are confused because it happened by someone you know… you trusted him… you believed in him… How could he do this to you?
You are confident no one will believe you… The person who assaulted you has a great reputation, and so much to loose… Why would anyone believe your story?
Individuals who have been sexually assaulted often feel invalidated, unsupported, and insignificant. They experience feelings of inappropriate guilt and often feel helpless about their ability to ever live a meaningful life again…
But there’s hope…
Sadly, 1 in 4 women are sexually assaulted throughout the courses of their lives. Fortunately, there is hope. With the proper supports, women can go on to live very fulfilling and rewarding lives. We are happy to support women in a way that helps them go get unstuck, feel empowered, and live meaningful and rewarding lives. Need help? Contact us TODAY at 844-MY TECH TALK.
If at any time you feel suicidal, STOP and please call 9-1-1 immediately or go to your local emergency room.