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TW: Sexual violence, sexual assault, suicidal thoughts, depression, and PTSD. April marks the beginning of Sexual Assault Awareness Month. This year, the focus of awareness is on building connected communities to help us “reduce the likelihood of sexual abuse, assault, and harassment.” By focusing on connection within our communities, we can promote safety and look […]
Irina
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According to RAINN, every 73 seconds an American is sexually assaulted. What some may not know is that SANE nurses play a vital role after a sexual assault. The term “SANE” stands for Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner. These nurses are trained to be equipped to handle these specific situations when they come in. They go […]
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Sexual assault is a shocking trauma that, according to RAINN.org, happens every 73 seconds in America. Many times after a traumatic event such as sexual assault, the brain reacts to the confusion of the situation and evokes a defense mechanism which represses your memory of the trauma. This defense mechanism has the tendency to portray […]