AboutKim Expertise I am a survivor. I know what it’s like to be the victim. I am now a Sexual Assault Victim’s Care Advocate. I have been certified as such since November 2000. I am currently a student who is specializing in trauma and abuse and the associated disorders and illnesses.
Experience I am a survivor. So, I not only have book smarts but, personal experience with what rape is and how much it affects the victim and his or her loved ones.
Education/Credentials I am working on my Master's in Psychology specializing in trauma and abuse. I am in addition working on two associate degrees in Social Work and Women and Gender studies.
Question ummm. i was raped almost two years ago. i have never spoke of it to any one except one person and dat was by accident. i always have flashbacks and alot of stuff going on and i want help but im not sure how to get it. i dont know if i can speak of what happend.
Answer Samantha,
It’s Ok to be afraid to start talking about this and it’s Ok to be afraid of the unknown and knowing that this will be hard and even scary. The good news is that I hear that you want to talk about it, even though you realize that it’ll be hard. It’s common to have this feeling. The feeling of not being sure you are ready and how do you start to talk about something so hard and so serious. Here’s what you can do: You can call someone that specializes in sexual assault healing, you can find a counselor online and support network online using a site that specializes in sexual assault, and you can go online and work with someone via an instant message internet chat, also with someone that specializes in sexual assault. You can do all of this using RAINN www.rainn.org or calling 1-800-656-HOPE. This will help you establish a trust, and then you’ll be able to feel more prepared and ready to talk one on one.
