Sexual Assault Survivorship Blog
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The Everyday Advocacy Work That Transforms Life
Don’t ever think that any of us are too small or weak or unknown to create meaningful societal change. We can start in our own daily lives.
Rewriting the Traumaversary
Instead of focusing on mourning, we could celebrate surviving another year. This could look like having cake with candles…
Complexities of Going No Contact
Whether you are a survivor or an ally, working together to create safe, informed, and compassionate communities can transform survivorship from a fight for survival into a journey of empowerment and hope.
Sexual Assault Survival Supplies - Part 1 Functioning
Being able to function, practice self care, and sustain puts us ‘back on our feet’. And, it can help set the foundation for us to eventually become well enough to successfully engage in society.
IYKYK: Survivor Supporters
The most important thing a sexual assault survivor supporter can do is to know how to be present without judgment or expectation. Here’s how you can do it.
How to be a Safe Space
It’s easy to think of yourself as a safe space, but you may be unintentionally causing harm. In this post, we’ll explore how to better support others and be more trustworthy.
How to Not Promote Victim Blaming
Society’s mindset about sexual assault enables the increased frequency of victimization to grow while preventing perpetrators from facing justice.
Navigating Survivor Safety
In a world where the shadow of sexual violence looms, maintaining safety from predators is not just crucial—it's a vital part of a healthy survivorship journey.
7 Immediate Actions to Take After a Rape
There currently isn’t much, if any, information about what a victimized person can do to get help. So, the GOTU team compiled a sequential list of steps you can help a newly victimized person take to better ensure post-rape care.
10 Reasons Why SA Victims Don’t Come Forward
Here are the top 10 reasons, from the 2 years+ of GOTU research, why reporting sexual violence rarely happens.
2021 Recipient: Nicole Moehring
During a sit down Q&A session, Nicole shared her “why”. The reason that makes her a fierce supporter for sexual assault survivors, especially those that are differently abled, is very moving.
2021 Recipient: #WhyIDidntReport
2021 Crucial Point Award Recipient: #WhyIDidntReport is helping to void the false narratives about survivors who don’t report sexual predators.
2021 Crucial Point Award Recipients
THE U.P. is pleased to announce the 2021 Crucial Point Award Recipients!
The Invisibility of Survivorship
No more hiding! We, as sexual assault and abuse survivors, have a right to live out loud…publicly…without shame…trauma in hand…visible in our survivorship journeys.
You Better Recognize: The GOTU Community
Sexual assault survivors are awakening, shedding oppressive societal perceptions. . .