How You Might Feel After Someone Hurts You

• After someone hurts you, you might feel afraid of being alone or of going to sleep.

• You might feel confused or upset.

• Your stomach or head might hurt.

• People can help you start to feel better, so it is important to talk to your doctor about your body and to talk to someone about your feelings.

Talk to Someone

You need to talk to someone if you've been hurt. It's not okay if you feel scared or hurt. Help is there so that you can start to feel better and that you can feel safe.

You can talk to:

• a friend you trust

• your family

• a doctor or nurse or other professional

• a police officer

You can talk to caring people by phone or in person. Their help is free during the day or at night. They can help you get the support you need.

To find someone in your town to talk to, you can call this number for free: 1-888-956-7273