Experiencing sexual assault, rape, or sexual abuse can deeply impact every part of your life. It can affect your body, mind, relationships, self-worth, and sense of safety in the world. Many survivors carry pain in silence for years, believing they should “be over it” by now or feeling ashamed to ask for help. At MettaContinue reading “Healing From Sexual Assault, Rape, or Sexual Abuse: How Therapy Can Help You Reclaim Your Life”
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How does sexual assault affect us
Sexual assault can be one of the most horrifying things that can happen to a human being. It’s important to remember that it’s never the survivors fault, and all the fault belongs with the perpetrator who wanted to do the sexual assault. Unfortunately, millions of young girls and boys are sexually assaulted every year. ThereContinue reading “How does sexual assault affect us”
Why do my family and friends not believe me about my sexual assault?
Having experienced sexual assault is one of the most traumatic life events that can happen to anyone. On top of that, it is unfortunately common that people in the persons life will not believe them about their sexual assault and rape. Others will often question if the trauma survivor is telling the truth, exaggerating whatContinue reading “Why do my family and friends not believe me about my sexual assault?”
