Recovering after a rape can be a
difficult and long process for the
victim (female or male).
They need the patience of family
members and friends as they heal.
The family and friends may not
know how to express their sorrow.
Friends and family who have never
experience this horror may not
understand why the healing
process is so long.
The rape victim will goes through
a series of recovery stages
following the incident.
The initial stage is when the person
experiences disbelief and shock.
Guilt and helplessness plagues
them. Some victims are scared
of being alone, other relish being
locked away.
Rape victim survivors will
sometimes experience mood
swings, emotional breakdowns or
rages of anger, nightmares or
insomnia and lastly depressions
which may last for days
Self blame begins an effect
on the victim, and he or she has
feelings of uncleanness.
They will avoid relationships and
even the thought of intimacy
scares them
Eventually when the person
begins to accept the rape.
Then this is when things
will begin to get better and they
are able to move on.
Each person and the length of
healing is different
Joining support groups or
seeking counseling is the
only way to work through
this time successfully.
Professional counseling,
is a must for all rape victims.
These counselors know
how to help you through
those darkest moments.
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