A comprehensive resource guide for UMW survivors of sex- and gender-based violence
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’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 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’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’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.
You deserve to be supported and listened to. You deserve to be believed. We want to help. If you are in need of immediate help, please contact one of these 24/7 services:
This project was supported by Grant No.2016-WA-AX-0019 awarded by the Office on Violence Against Women, U.S. Department of Justice. The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women.