Talk with others about your feelings. Talking about the crime experience often helps victims heal the invisible wound and come to terms with what happened. You are not to blame. This is called blaming the victim. Such questions are judgmental and add to the victim's pain and guilt.
Nobody asks to be victimized.
There is hope. The fear, anger and anxiety victims generally feel will diminish over time. Sharing feelings with friends and family or a counselor will help put the event in perspective. Time and non-judgmental support are important as victims deal with the aftermath of crime. The Criminal Court Process Most Americans don't see the inside of a courthouse or a courtroom until they become a crime victim or witness.