One Survivor’s Thoughts: What I Wish I Knew Then & What I Know Now
Flashback to when it happened
I wish I knew….
• That the assault was not my fault.
• That I wouldn’t be judged by family and friends, others.
• How to drink responsibly and know my limits.
• To trust my instincts.
• To stay and leave with the same group of friends while at a party or the bar.
• How to report it as soon as possible so that it reduces the chances of that person assaulting someone else.
• But most importantly I wish I knew how to love and respect myself.
What I know now….
• The effects of Sexual Assault has on one’s self; physically, emotionally and mentally.
• Recognizing the red flags and warning signs of Sexual Assault.
• The process of reporting an assault.
• That you don’t have to get drunk just to have a “good time.”
• How to keep not only myself safe but others as well while at a party or the bar.
Lastly, now that time has passed since it happened I know …
How to love and respect myself by leading a healthier lifestyle.
~Anonymous
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