Finding Help

You deserve support in healing from childhood sexual abuse. You have the right to be believed and listened to, and to express your feelings about the abuse. Remember:

• You are not alone, and you can get help finding support for all of the ways that childhood abuse impacts your life. 
• Local rape crisis centers have information on how to begin healing from your trauma. You can talk to someone over the phone or the center may offer individual counseling and support groups to assist you on the path to recovery. They can offer you referrals for social services or for legal help, too. 
• There are many ways to heal from childhood abuse. A counselor can help you create a healing plan that meets your individual needs. 
• Help is also available for the important people in your life. Your spouse or partner, friends, family members, children or others may want to seek information so that they can understand your needs and challenges. 
• There are people who will listen to you, who understand, and who will help you on your recovery path. You are not alone.There is help... you can talk with someone who will listen, who will understand.
  You don't need to hide your feelings or
  pretend they are not there.
  You are not alone.

For more information, contact your local rape crisis center or call: Information Line: 1-888-956-RAPE