Tag: Sexual Assault

  • The Rabbit Hole: Being Touched After Being Sexually Assaulted

    My sincere advice is to move at a pace that feels right for you, as rushing can lead to emotional overwhelm. In the aftermath of sexual assault, it is common to experience numbness, and physical intimacy may feel distant or disconnected. It is entirely healthy to see a meaningful and genuine connection with someone before…

  • Sexual Assault: The Reason

    After experiencing sexual assault, it’s natural to search for reasons – but the truth is that you may never find a “why” that makes sense. Sexual assault is not a rational act. It happens because someone chose to ignore consent, empathy, and basic human respect. Their actions were about power and control, not about anything…

  • “The Signature Gallery: It Was Not a Joke”

    What happened to me was not funny. I was at work, and they sent in someone who looked almost identical to the man who assaulted me. That isn’t a joke – it’s cruel and inhumane. Imagine surviving a sexual assault and then being confronted with someone who intentionally looks just like your attacker, as if…