Survivor Support

The other day I deleted the yearly calendar event marking my first college rape. I never needed it to exist anyway since the date is engrained in my memory. November 12th. Last night I had a ...

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Even though my C-PTSD has lessened dramatically over the past three years, my body still holds onto the trauma. I have been dealing with severe night sweats since I was 19 years old, thanks to my...

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naturallynaked : > I’m used to men wanting my body, and threatening me and other > people in order to have their way with me.  >  > I am not used to men wanting�...

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HAHAHAHA I just googled my first college rapist and he is going to have to go to jail for evading the police during a DUI. The time has not been set yet. It could be 90 days to 5 years. And he ...

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It really is amazing how people, especially men, blame others for getting robbed. Yesterday on Reddit my husband read a post of someone who had been robbed in a nearby city, and their story was...

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naturallynaked : > Time heals all wounds.  >  > It feels like a lifetime ago.  >  > It feels so long ago that it doesn’t feel real.  >  > But it did happen to ...

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My anxiety has been heightened since the robbery on Saturday, which is to be expected. It brought up a lot of traumas and ongoing fears that I have had since I was 18. I am more on edge. Weird or...

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POV: You were robbed last night and realize that 11 years of therapy did nothing to correct your freeze-mode trauma response.

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Man convicted after he ‘stealthed’ partner during sex

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The perks of being a commuter student is that you don’t live in the dorms. While this can make it more difficult to make friends, you usually are not put in the same situations as those who do ...

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Always fun when your depression comes back after being in remission.

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Well, that was unexpected… I haven’t googled my first college rapist in a while. It’s been like 2 years since I last googled him. I decided to do so just now. The very first article t...

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Those flashbacks sure are pesky. It was the anniversary of one rape yesterday but the flashbacks were to another. Did the math and it hurts my brain because it makes me feel that much older. ...

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This is good to remember. Thank you.

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:) :) Singing and clapping really do help! I sing every day to myself and to my pets. I'm not a good singer by any means but I find it cheerful to do so. I make up songs about everything. I am ...

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I am happy to help in whatever way I can. I’m proud of you for reporting him! That’s a big deal and it takes a lot of courage. Good luck with everything! You can always give updates.

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When the mandatory sexual harassment, sexual assault, title ix training at your job triggers you tremendously. Flashbacks. The works. Silent panic attack for 10 hours now. Valium, wine, mindful...

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I just trauma dumped on my husband. I talked about all of the catcalling, stalking, and unwanted touching that occurred in my young adult years in NYC. Like I made it clear to him that it occurre...

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I am so sorry that happened to you. You did not deserve it. Healing takes time. It is not a straight linear path. You may experience good days every now and then. It really can take years to fe...

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I will tell you what my therapist told me. You only need one. Trusting men is daunting and not possible. Trusting one can be possible. Yes, you may need to date a few (or more) men to find the ...

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