Let's Talk About Rape & Sexual Abuse Booklet
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​What You Need to Know

It is not your fault. You are not alone. We believe you.

​​Effects of Sexual Violence

After experiencing sexual violence, a survivor may have many varying emotional reactions, such as:

• Shock
• Guilt
• Disbelief
• Shame
• Fear
• Sadness
• Depression
• Anger.

 
​A survivor may also experience reactions, such as:

• Tension
• Sleep disturbances or a change in sleep pattern
• Fearfulness
• Intrusive thoughts, memories or feelings
• Irritability
• Social withdrawal
• Physical sensations.

 
These reactions are common. Acknowledging and expressing them can be part of the healing process.

There is also no time limit on a survivor's healing process and the process may not be linear. Any of these reactions may occur months or even years following an experience of sexual violence.

​Everyone is different and copes with trauma differently. There is no ‘one way’ to feel.

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  You can recognise survivors of abuse by their courage. When silence is so very inviting, they step forward and share their truth so others know they aren't alone.
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  No coward soul is mine, no trembler in the world's storm-troubled sphere.

NZ Rape Survivors in
​Their Own Words

How Rape Survivors Heal and
​Recover

How Rape Suppresses Voice

Repairing the Harm After Sexual Assault

When Your Date Doesn't Hear the Word 'No'

Have You Ever Met A Monster?

Ladylike: Sexual Assault Story

Sexual Abuse:
I am ​a
​Survivor

I Am A Victim of Sexual Assault

Why These Women Didn't Report Their Sexual Assault

​Powerful Poem About Sexual Abuse

From Victim To Survivor​

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