Surviving Sexual Assault
Sexual Assault is Traumatic, These Resources Can Help You Make a Decision
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If you are a victim of sexual assault you are not alone. It is also common for you to go through a roller coaster of emotions. Feelings of anger, depression, fear, embarrassment, shame, sadness, and denial are very common reactions to being sexually assaulted. Or you may feel numb, disconnected from your body, or shocked and confused by what happened. All of these are normal reactions. Be sure to reach out to find ways to cope right away:
Sexual Assault and Rape Myths
- University of Minnesota, Duluth: Rape Myths
- MaleSurvivor.org: Male Sexual Victimization Myths & Facts
- "Rape is a sex crime."
- "Some women are just asking for it."
- "There's a 'right' way to respond to sexual assault."
- "Men can't be raped."
