After experiencing an assault, there are hundreds of things people tell you that you “should do.” But after the immediate crisis management is complete and you are alone with your thoughts…what then? And what if you are still feeling lost months or years later? About two years ago, I started my journey to discover just that. What is healing? How do we even start? After the dust settles, how do we pick up the pieces and begin to rebuild our lives? I wish I could tell you that I have discovered that million dollar answer, but unfortunately one major theme I learned is that healing is different for everyone and the context you are in is incredibly important. After interviewing over 50 survivors of sexual assault and other forms of gender-based violence, however, I did come away with some key tips that seemed important to pass along to attempt to re-frame our mindsets as we embark on our healing journey. The following quotations are from interviews I completed this past year, shared with permission of those I spoke with. These individuals chose to share their stories and experiences to attempt to make the world a little better for those who are currently feeling stuck in their healing. Thank you for partnering on this incredible journey of discovery with me.
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