It stays with you. The statistics don't get any better. So it's not surprising that rape survivors are nine times more likely to have suicidal thoughts than women who have not been raped. A rape survivor is never alone Sexual violence is a crime that can affect more that just the survivor. Not only can she expect to be deeply affected for a long time after the incident, her friends and family can suffer similar feelings.
Survivors often struggle with their feelings surrounding the assault.
Survivor's Resource Page Check out these resources to support survivors heal and deal. And remember, by confiding in you, she is placing a lot of trust in you. Experts say that friends and family of survivors often feel guilty or responsible or angry after their loved one is assaulted. Healing and dealing Every woman will deal with sexual violence differently. Ainjel chose to ignore what happened to her for several years and then dealt with her pain by counseling women who had survived similar situations.