If the event was recent, seek a medical exam (SANE exam) at a hospital for your physical health and evidence preservation. 🧠 Emotional First Aid
Simple habits (eating, sleeping, walking) help regulate your nervous system. When Sexual Abuse Rears It’s Ugly Head
Identify one or two people who can provide non-judgmental listening. If the event was recent, seek a medical
You are not obligated to report to the police immediately. You can take time to decide. If the event was recent
Ensure you are in a secure location away from any immediate threat.
Treat yourself with the same gentleness you would offer a dear friend. 🤝 Establishing Support
Support groups can reduce the isolation that abuse often creates. ⚡ You are not defined by what happened to you.