I've been sexually assaulted. What should I do?

First, I would encourage you to take some deep breaths, tell yourself it's not your fault, and evaluate your current needs. Are you physically injured? If so, I would encourage you to go to the hospital. If you are not, I would encourage you to call a support person....whether that is a family member, a friend, or a sexual assault hotline. You can also go to a hospital even if you are not physically hurt--they can provide support for you there and you may speak with the police IF YOU WANT. Above all, keep working on breathing and reminding yourself that it is not your fault.

First of all, I'd like to say how sorry I am that someone could do that to you. I know how it feels and it really does hurt someone, to their core. In my situation, I never told anyone, but that made it much worse because it happened on numerous occasions, which inevitably built up to depression. In all honesty, it is your decision as to what you want to do. Just keep your head up high darling, the days do get better. Sending lots of love and hugs your way!

Based on my experience, If it is still affecting you in a very bad way, then I would say to go see someone, a counselor, a therapist, someone like that to get it out of your system and to be able to get through it in a healthy way.

Remember that whatever you're feeling is a normal reaction, but what happened does not have to define your future. I know looking for support is hard and you may not feel ready yet, but please consider this. Be it from a trusted loved one or a more professional help, you can start processing what happened and figure out how to deal with your trauma. You're not alone, there are support nets and resources for assault survivors that can help you through it. If the person who did this to you is still in your life, make sure to prioritize your safety and limit the contacts or cut them off completely if possible.

Call a sexual assaulted hotline and talk to someone about what happened. Don't keep it to yourself, seek help

Sexual assault needs to reported right away so that the perpetrator can be caught and justice brought

The first thing you should do is go to the police. It can be embarrassing and you may not want people to find out, but going to the police gets the rapist off the streets, and away from other victims.

You were the victim of a crime and should resort to the authorities to file a formal statement. Do not proceed against the person directly. It would also be good for you to talk this over with at least one member of your family and/or a close friend to find support. The option of therapy is never too extreme

tell the police,give them the details if it is easy for you,or talk to a therapist to lighten up that burden on your chest

Assault is a brutal, violent word; the truth can be subtle, and insidious. You must be honest with yourself, and others. The truth means more than what anybody thinks.