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#MythBustingMonday: LGBTQIA+ Survivors of Sexual Violence
Posted on June 3 2024 at 09:22
For this month’s #MythBustingMonday we are focusing on some of the myths and misconceptions around sexual violence for members of LGBTQIA+ communities.
[TW: Discussion of Rape Myths, Sexual Violence, Homophobia, & Transphobia]
[Read time: 3-4 mins]Navigating Trauma: Understanding the Brain’s Automatic Responses to Sexual Violence
Posted on May 28 2024 at 08:30
It can be hard to understand why we reacted the way we did in distressing or traumatic situation, Read our blog below to understand what’s happening in our brain in these situations and why re reacted the way we did.
[TW: mentions of rape, & sexual violence]
[Read Time: 2-3 mins]How do I respond to a disclosure of sexual violence?
Posted on May 23 2024 at 08:30
Although, it can be really difficult and painful for us to hear, when someone trusts us enough to disclose that they have experienced sexual violence, how we respond matters. It’s a moment that demands compassion, sensitivity, and a commitment to providing the right kind of support. In this blog, we provided steps a person can take when supporting an adult survivor of sexual violence. From staying calm and present to empowering survivors to make their own choices, each step plays a crucial role in creating a safe and supportive environment for the survivor. You can use these four steps as guide if an adult discloses to you.
[Read time: 3-4 min]Trumps Says ‘Deny Deny Deny,’ But We Will Believe You & We Will Support You
Posted on May 14 2024 at 15:12
“You’ve got to deny, deny, deny and push back on these women. You’ve got to be strong. You’ve got to be aggressive. You’ve got to push back hard. You’ve got to deny anything that’s said about you.” Donald Trump, according to veteran journalist Bob Woodward’s book, “Fear: Trump in the White House”.
[TW: mentions of abuse, sexual violence, & rape culture]
[Read Time: 1-2 mins]The “Man v Bear” Thought Experiment
Posted on May 9 2024 at 14:34
Our support worker, Rhiannon, mulls over the viral ‘Man v Bear’ debate, and what it means to move through society as a women.
[TW: mentions of abuse, death, & descriptions of sexual violence]
[Read Time: 3-4 mins]
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