This may give you time to get help or escape. If you choose not to physically resist the attack, it does not mean that you have asked to be attacked or raped. It means that you did what you needed to do to survive. Remember that there is no one right way to respond. The person being attacked is the best judge of which options were best for him or herself in the situation.
Sexual assault is extremely difficult to deal with in isolation.
We encourage you to seek and ask for help. This is an important step in dealing with the trauma of sexual assault in a healthy way. Obtain medical care as soon as possible. Medical treatment is needed to determine the presence of physical injury, sexually transmitted diseases, or pregnancy and may be used as evidence in criminal prosecution. Immediate post-assault treatment is available through an emergency room.