Sexual Assault Survivors Support

In_The_Wind

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11. When you feel like talking about what was done, I will listen.

Tue Apr 23, 2013, 07:48 AM

Apr 2013

It isn't easy but once your pain is on the outside of you, it no longer owns you.
If it would be more comfortable for you in the beginning, you may send me a PM as some other survivors have done. As you have noticed what is shared with me privately, stays that way. The only exception to that rule is if I truly believe someone may do serious harm to themselves or others.

For myself, I have reached a place in my own healing that I am willing to defend the victims against slut shaming and the rape culture.
I will go to protest and rallies if I know ahead of time. I have someone to share the driving. We will be there. Anywhere in the northeast.

It will be okay. You are not alone.

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Let the healing begin within. [View all] In_The_Wind Apr 2013 OP

It never ends. NYC_SKP Apr 2013 #1

I do understand that NYC_SKP. In_The_Wind Apr 2013 #2

Oh, I concur. NYC_SKP Apr 2013 #3

Its our job as survivors to share our strength and weaknessses with others olddots Apr 2013 #4

Thank you, olddots. In_The_Wind Apr 2013 #5

i don't know when or why the internalizing things started olddots Apr 2013 #6

As survivors, we truly do have a heightened sense of awareness which protects us. In_The_Wind Apr 2013 #7

thank you so much olddots Apr 2013 #8

When I doubt myself, I return to that simple tried and true method. In_The_Wind Apr 2013 #9

I'm not sure what I can do, but if you ask me I will try. Whisp Apr 2013 #10

When you feel like talking about what was done, I will listen. In_The_Wind Apr 2013 #11