While opening up may be tough, a support system is crucial when it comes to recovering from any form of abuse. Remember, you are in control of how, when, and who you tell. These are a few tips that can prepare you to open up about your sexual abuse. Sharing and expanding upon a trauma narrative allows the individual to organize their memories, making them more manageable, and diminishing the painful emotions they carry. With that being said, let your trusted one know what they can do to make the recovery process easier for you. When completing a trauma narrative, the story of a traumatic experience will be told repeatedly through verbal, written, or artistic means. Maybe you need more space, maybe you need someone to be a shoulder to cry on, or maybe you need someone to take you out to do fun things. Everyone recovers from sexual abuse in different ways. In order for you to get the proper support you need, it’s okay to tell your friend or family member how they can support you. Letting your trusted person know how you feel will give them a good idea of how they can help you. The most important thing to share in order to get the support you need is your feelings. Some things you can share include the description of your abuser, when, and where it occurred. Don’t feel like you need to share every detail of your experience. Sexual abuse can be a traumatising event. Share only what you feel comfortable with sharing. Take your time, relax, and speak only when you feel ready.
This is your story, and you are in control of when you tell it. And don’t force yourself to speak before you’re ready. By choosing your safe place - this could be your room, somewhere out in nature, or even your friend’s house - it will be easier for you to confide in your trusted one. One would never guess that my beloved animals. Telling your story may be draining, exhausting, and anxiety-provoking. One would never guess that my own mother pushed me into an electric fence and watch me writhe on the ground in agony.
Make sure you tell your story where and when you feel comfortable.ĭon’t pick a shopping mall or a crowded bar to tell your story. A family member (mom, dad, sister, brother, etc.).They should care about you, be able to listen to you, and be a shoulder to lean on throughout the recovery process. This personal narrative is part of the Empowerment Project: Storytelling with Sakhi undertaken by Pooja Garg for Khabar magazine in collaboration with. Pick someone who you know you can confide in and who will stand by your side. Here are some steps on how you can reach out to a trusted friend or family member.
By telling a friend or family member, you are creating your own support system to get you through this potentially debilitating time. While you may feel like withdrawing from friends and family, reaching out can be a huge factor in the recovery process.
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