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Q1. Who can you talk to when you have been sexually abused, and you don't want to go to the police? |
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When someone has been
abused sexually they have been through a terribly painful experience and
may well have a whole mixture of different feelings and emotions. Can I say first that whatever your past experience you are not to blame for what happened. Secondly can I restate what we said at the “love for life” presentation that whatever your experience or situation “you are a very special and unique individual.” Don’t undervalue yourself no matter how you feel or what happened to you in the past. Thirdly, can I encourage you to ring;
... who offer a counselling service for anyone who has been sexually abused in the past. The Nexus telephone number is in the phone book. Alternatively, could you talk with a teacher within the pastoral care side of things at school? It is sometimes difficult to make the first move regarding asking for help, but certainly it will often ease the pain to talk through your situation with someone who is experienced to help and can support you. You are a special person. |
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