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Sexual Assault Survivors Support

Irish_Dem

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2. Ask her. Ask her what she needs and wants right now.

Reply to murielm99 (Original post)

Thu Jun 20, 2024, 11:44 AM

Jun 2024

She may be in some shock right now, so go slow.

Tell her that you love her, support her and will do whatever you can to help her.

Perhaps look up counseling resources and victim assistance programs in your area.
Try to help her get medical and psych support.

I am assuming some survivors here on DU can chime in.

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One of my friends was just sexually assaulted. [View all] murielm99 Jun 2024 OP

Be 'there' for her; elleng Jun 2024 #1

Ask her. Ask her what she needs and wants right now. Irish_Dem Jun 2024 #2

I found some helpful articles usonian Jun 2024 #3

"I love you. I'm here for you." MattNC2021 Jun 2024 #4

Is there a rape crisis center in your area? thucythucy Jun 2024 #5

Thank you, everyone for your help. murielm99 Jun 2024 #6

As a survivor, I will say sometimes we just want a smile or nod of acknowledgment. Behind the Aegis Jun 2024 #8

Make yourself available Bayard Jun 2024 #7