Survivors, take care of yourselves today. ๐
If the recent news is triggering & you need support, here are some resources:
RAINN Online Chat: @RAINN
https://t.co/s9PsSYBFYp
RAINN Phone Hotline:
800-656-4673
Crisis Text Line: @CrisisTextLine
Text HOME to 741741
You are in control when it comes to whether you choose to share your trauma with others. Your trauma is valid whether you choose to tell everyone or no one at all. Whether you choose to file a police report and face your abuser in court or never want to see them again.
Truly saddened to hear this & sending all of our love to Lady Gaga as she continues to process her experience ๐ In seeing some of the responses to this, we want to make one thing abundantly clear. Under NO circumstances are survivors of violence obligated to report. THREAD.
Just a friendly reminder that abusers do not abuse everyone they come in contact with, so placing doubt on victims based on your experience with that person is irresponsible and unkind.
The most important thing to keep in mind when looking for signs of child sexual abuse is to keep an eye on sudden changes in behavior. If a child tells you that someone makes them uncomfortable, even if they canโt tell you anything specific, listen.