by Turtbub | Jun 22, 2009 | Rape/Abuse
**Please note this is possibly triggering to rape victims. Many definitions of rape/sexual assault have been offered by a variety of sources–some credible, some questionable. State laws generally define rape as vaginal, anal, or oral penetration involving force...
by Cindy | Jun 22, 2009 | Rape/Abuse
What to do After a Rape or Assault Women will react differently after sexual assault or rape. It is important to trust and validate your feelings and do what you need to do in order to recover. This may entail telling a friend, going to a place where you feel safe or...
by Turtbub | Jun 22, 2009 | Rape/Abuse
Like the title says, if you have been a victim of rape or sexual abuse, please don’t be ashamed to open up and tell someone. Be it here on HelpingTeens, by calling a hotline from our Rape Resources section, talking to a friend, or opening up to a family member....
by Daloverlyme | Jun 22, 2009 | Rape/Abuse
Dear Victim Of Abuse, I am writing this letter to tell you that you deserve better. It isn’t your fault! No matter how hard you try to please an abuser, no matter how many times you try to do better, sooner or later more than likely they will abuse you again....
by Sky | Jun 22, 2009 | Rape/Abuse
If you have been abused or raped, you may question yourself was this my fault? It must of been my fault or this would have never happened! The thing is WHO was the one who did the wrong doing? Was it you or your assaulter? No one deserves to be abused or raped. You...
by Dana Munkirs | Jun 22, 2009 | Rape/Abuse
For Children Who Were Brokenit is very hard to mend…… Our pain was rarely spokenand we hid the truth from friends. Our parents said they loved us,but they didn’t act that way.They broke our heartsand stole our worth,with the things that they would...
