Everybody deals with traumatic events differently, but for many people it is helpful to talk about the experience with someone else. Now, or at some point in your healing process, you may consider sharing your emotions, experience, and perspectives with someone that you trust.
If you are having unhealthy or alarming feelings, it is important that you reach out to a trained mental health professional to help process these feelings.
I Need to Talk to Someone
I’m afraid…
I’m not sleeping…
I’m drinking more than I should…
My grades are slipping…
I’m having trouble coping…
I’m hurting myself…
You might need to talk to someone.
I Need Reporting Options
I want to be heard…
I want justice…
I’m angry…
I’m worried this might happen to someone else…
I need help ensuring my safety…
I need accommodations…
You might need reporting options.
I Need More Information
I’m confused…
I don’t know if it was sexual assault…
I’m not sure…
I’m disoriented…
I might be in an abusive relationship…
You might need more information
I Need Medical Attention
I’m hurting…
I’m afraid I might have a sexually transmitted infection…
I’m worried I might be pregnant…
I want to talk about preserving evidence…
You might need medical attention.