When Sexual Abuse Rears Itвђ™s Ugly Head Today

If the event was recent, seek a medical exam (SANE exam) at a hospital for your physical health and evidence preservation. 🧠 Emotional First Aid

If you'd like to narrow this down for a specific situation, tell me: (yourself, a friend, or a workplace)? The timeframe (immediate crisis vs. long-term recovery)?

There is no "right" way to react or heal. When Sexual Abuse Rears It’s Ugly Head

Step away from news, social media, or people that trigger further distress.

Simple habits (eating, sleeping, walking) help regulate your nervous system. If the event was recent, seek a medical

Use the "5-4-3-2-1" technique (5 things you see, 4 you feel, 3 you hear, 2 you smell, 1 you taste) to pull yourself back to the present moment.

Identify one or two people who can provide non-judgmental listening. long-term recovery)

Ensure you are in a secure location away from any immediate threat.