If you’ve ever been sexually assaulted or raped, know that you are not alone.
The statistics are staggering, yet we rarely talk about it. Since the #metoo movement, there has been more awareness, but still not enough in my opinion.
And we definitely don’t talk enough about men who are sexually assaulted or raped. It happens to them too, women aren’t the only victims of these crimes.
When we do talk about sexual assault we, as a society, tend to teach people how to not get raped.
Don’t go here…
Don’t wear this…
Don’t drink that…
Don’t say this…
It is never the victim’s responsibility to stop an assault before it happens or while it is happening. They can try to stop it, they can fight back, but it is always the perpetrators fault for a sexual assault.
It doesn’t matter matter where you are, or what you are wearing, or drinking or saying or doing. Unwanted sexual advances are not your fault.
If you are the victim of rape or sexual assault, you are not alone. There is an army of survivors out here, fighting along side you for your survival.
I am a survivor!
If you need someone to talk to, please reach out to someone you trust or use one of these hotlines:
The Rape, Abuse, & Incest National Network 1-800-656-4673 or use their online chat at https://hotline.rainn.org/online
National Suicide Prevention Hotline 1-800-273-8255
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