--- title: Tips and Tricks for Finding Healing After Sexual Assault date: 2019-12-18T03:00:00-05:00 author: OBOS Admin canonical_url: "https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/tips-and-tricks-for-finding-healing-after-sexual-assault" section: Resources --- [Donate](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/donate) [Health & Sexuality Info](/health-info)# Tips and Tricks for Finding Healing After Sexual Assault It can be easy to blame ourselves for our trauma. This piece, written by a sexual assault survivor, encourages us to forgive ourselves and realize that we are not the cause of our trauma. > Often, we can feel like violence and unwanted sexual advances are everywhere. We see it happening on the street, in the media, to ones we love. We might not mean to, but once we experience sexual violence ourselves sometimes we compare our experiences to other situations we have been exposed to or have seen on TV. This can cause us to wonder if our experiences are 'bad enough' or if our reactions to our experiences are 'too extreme.' By feeling this way, we can struggle to make meaning, label, and seek help for our experiences. No violence is normal. [Read the full article ](https://www.ourwave.org/post/from-survivors-to-survivors-tips-and-tricks-for-finding-healing-in-the-chaos) SOURCE: Our Wave • AUTHOR: Laura Sinko • LAST UPDATED: December 18, 2019 ![Sasha freemind silhouette against sunset unsplash scaled jpg](data:image/png;base64,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) Sasha Freemind/Unsplash ![](/assets/img/monogram.webp)Topics - [ gender-based violence](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/subject-area/gender-based-violence) - [ sexual violence & trauma](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/themes/sexual-violence-trauma) - [ healing after harm](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/themes/healing-after-harm) - [healing from abuse](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/tags/healing-from-abuse) - [sexual abuse](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/tags/sexual-abuse) - [sexual assault](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/tags/sexual-assault) - [sexual violence](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/tags/sexual-violence) - [trauma](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/tags/trauma) ![](/assets/img/monogram.webp)### *Why You Can* **Trust Us** - We rigorously evaluate all content - We embrace a reproductive justice framework - We don’t accept ads or sell products - We reject funding from the pharmaceutical industry - We counter misinformation and disinformation - We address the social, political, and economic factors that affect health and sexuality [read more](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/why-you-can-trust-us) Share [](javascript:void();)[](javascript:void();)[](javascript:void();)[](javascript:void();) ##### More to Explore [ResourcesRead ## Survivor's Toolkit for Survivors of Sexual Trauma A collection of resources created by and designed for survivors of sexual trauma. ![Pexels polina tankilevitch metoo scaled jpg](data:image/png;base64,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) A collection of resources created by and designed for survivors of sexual trauma.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/survivors-toolkit-for-survivors-of-sexual-trauma) [Stories & ConversationsRead ## Recommendations for Healing from Abuse In this conversation, excerpted from an online discussion on relationships, identity, and sexuality, participants discuss what has helped them cope with past sexual violence and abuse. ![Pexels kampus production 8957659 scaled e1661796856924 jpg](data:image/png;base64,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) In this conversation, excerpted from an online discussion on relationships, identity, and sexuality, participants discuss what has helped them cope with past sexual violence and abuse.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/stories-conversations/conversations-recommendations-for-healing-from-abuse) [ResourcesRead ## PTSD in Survivors of Sexual Assault When a bad thing happens to you, like sexual assault, sometimes, it feels like it's still happening even long after it’s over. ![A caricature of a woman in bed, her face in terror and pain. She and the bed are light pink with a deeper pink in the background.](data:image/png;base64,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) When a bad thing happens to you, like sexual assault, sometimes, it feels like it's still happening even long after it’s over.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/ptsd-in-survivors-of-sexual-assault) [ResourcesRead ## A Report on Sexual Violence against Indigenous Women in the US The Maze of Injustice report examines sexual violence against Indigenous women in the United States and identifies multiple systemic barriers to justice. ![Dulcey lima indigenous women march unsplash scaled jpg](data:image/png;base64,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) The Maze of Injustice report examines sexual violence against Indigenous women in the United States and identifies multiple systemic barriers to justice.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/a-report-on-sexual-violence-against-indigenous-women-in-the-us) [ResourcesRead ## A Trauma-Informed Response To Racial Injustice How can adults help young people discuss injustice safely and meaningfully? This resource explores trauma-informed responses to racial injustice. ![Duncan shaffer lo Pr MM Xp IIA unsplash scaled jpg](data:image/png;base64,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) How can adults help young people discuss injustice safely and meaningfully? This resource explores trauma-informed responses to racial injustice.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/a-trauma-informed-response-to-racial-injustice) [ResourcesRead ## Can You Consent to Sex if You're Drunk? This article looks at defining consent when alcohol is involved. ![Consent Alcohol](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAACAAAAAgCAIAAAD8GO2jAAAACXBIWXMAAA7EAAAOxAGVKw4bAAADzklEQVRIiXVWW27lVgwjqXNzJy0G/ehSZgHdQ/e/hv4V6CS22A9Jx75BayRG4ockihRl/vnjDxt55vlxHj+P4+/j+OvzPA7jEPwAn9/Xt9/f3n97e//+fP/1+fzl+fz2eHs+1iMUwaCBNI7Mz/P8OI6fn8c/n8fHcXwcx3Gm8HLw9V8Y8P/eJVgXWaf/fFMA2U/3I3bf9TzqHZ0k6g32ef97XeGOb2OhX5loJgzDxpxtAO4XCZIk2H+Q6tonq/mCdbFjXxUNAiecgLOhuOMKFCVSkCABIEz6KwIzB0F1MwtIJUhYsIFMGzYI0CTUaSpHIaANXzkM2nUNCxTheqdvgAknbFiAT9jVooouSpQgUUERBLKiu/ABLS0nFinDJMAsgAkkcMJCJpSnsyBXfzr09QOCSBqsBKBBmDbSWBSRBF3UFfs5dQs+7QRMehOrgIIKRrSsRCRQxEyO6tICBRkSqKphI0ikgISLlW6RtLtETQInZVKbZ7u7tEhha6ApwgmfMJFnZ9oItLsERWsJYFbwrAdcIEyb3SJWi0ATBeKEAUeJtbuEUtGt+2LLFEyjdcWZbKIRyGzxNYJKYGSAJ9AkY88BQZGtpU4gj2q728VEIQBJSqVxXxx4IU84jQSrS77lqDTtIywOGkQ9Q2oVoJn/9i8DJ5Dw0S3a7jRAqeoVVKWKTKjdY7tI/3JuFPTykIp+ViZXl0rE7KEDAZICulj2eG+RUdRS9eSeY7wwG8fmoMFdJsqx7avqil9JpODifphdx7zKnJlIb4P6siT2MvC9MaJCkhSKVZNS2muVT4Xe5XvSjMtfjs+9fMr2uWUcoUwtEQaSl5VRZJZQ2rbKF23Y/pIGnnKAzaLEkFbIKXHronIIemCLubQ8LXLlsJ2eYxbe9LkQSKEIRUikCQsum5GgB2M8gdOw8t78Et0eo3KB0Ex6iBFaS0vTH8460YLAAGOvp26ObWfa+ZKEN+Jrh3b0FByLtOAkhOIAWhQQ0PC919Nr8Z3nWr8lviIxxAwCWiNlDwdUIBqBXDIcktN2Ovuw05bZqu2dJKJItkRg1Y4RTVp1O5qA6CVXOuuK80KR6ZRp1FLrAWdxELQFYnHU3DQUz2SYAc00YetnI/BmPLK1DN95lghwzaCYt+8SPagPCvR8hLxw0CSnMy3Cus22W+vJkEhUEO8Pmrb6hTH1cRzbeec574TPUN/WdhkeuVgevMsvquP169Cd4stxjXg75K3KMiXUusCe+g1iG//FwZ2Ja6jnvMXa7tdfaNTrVe+y9wft9aavUnzlxJejTakGg/gXH9jjVQmmnN8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=) This article looks at defining consent when alcohol is involved.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/can-you-consent-to-sex-if-youre-drunk) [ResourcesRead ## Changing the Way We Talk about Gender-Based Violence An academic researcher explains the real-world impact of how researchers and the media choose to talk about gender-based violence and offers recommendations ![Ehimetalor akhere unuabona violence against women protest unsplash scaled jpg](data:image/png;base64,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) An academic researcher explains the real-world impact of how researchers and the media choose to talk about gender-based violence and offers recommendations](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/changing-the-way-we-talk-about-gender-based-violence) [ResourcesRead ## Taking Back Power: Annie Faces an NDA This comic strip explores a scenario in which a woman is asked to sign an NDA after reporting her supervisor for sexual harassment. ![A cartoon drawing of a woman of color with the words: "You Are Not Alone" in a speech bubble](data:image/png;base64,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) This comic strip explores a scenario in which a woman is asked to sign an NDA after reporting her supervisor for sexual harassment.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/taking-back-power)