Don't blame us for what happened. It's not our fault. Support us as we struggle to find our way again. Don't tell us to to put what happened out of our minds. It's not that simple.
Rape is an enormous challenge to heal from.
It haunts even our dreams. If we disagree about safety issues in the future please realize that what may sounds strange to you may help us feel safe. Chances are that we may not be ready to go back to life as it was. We may never be ready and may have to create a new life for ourselves as we learn to be safe again. Don't tell us we are weak because it impacts our life.