Trauma from sexual violence doesn't follow a straight line. There are good days and bad days, breakthroughs and setbacks. And that's okay.
Understanding Trauma Responses
Fight, flight, freeze, and fawn — the body's responses to trauma are survival mechanisms, not character flaws. Understanding this is the first step toward self-compassion.
Paths to Healing
Therapy (trauma-informed CBT, EMDR, somatic experiencing), community support, creative expression, and advocacy work are all valid paths to healing. What matters is finding what works for each individual.
Your healing is yours. There is no right speed, no right way. You are surviving, and that is enough.