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Monday, March 17, 2008

You're Not Alone.

Hi. As you can probably tell by my other posts, I am a victim of sexual assault. I started this blog to get out my feelings that surround the abuse. I already see a counselor and have told many of my friends, but this blog helps me empty the pain that builds inside of me. Getting out your feelings this way I have learned is a healthy thing - as long as you have told someone what happened to you. Whatever you do, don't hide. Tell someone you trust. Let someone help you. If you don't trust anyone, tell a friend or a counselor at school. If you still can't find anyone, send me a message on here. I know how bad the pain hurts, and I know how constant it is.

There are a couple things that I want to share -

1. It's not your fault. There is nothing you did to "entice" them.

2. You are not alone. There are many people who can help.

3. You are not too far gone or worthless. There is hope. Even if you can't see it, there is.

4. You are not dirty. You are beautiful and pure.

5. God Loves you. God didn't cause this to happen. He offers us free will. And through this free will others do evil things. What God can do is offer you hope, peace, help, strength, courage, and to make you new.


If you ever feel lost, please seek help. This video and the information below is from the RAINN (Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network) who offer online counseling and a 24 hour helpline. Don't refrain from calling the helpline if you need to talk.

Also, those of you who know someone who is a victim - Help them become a survivor!!! Also, help the RAINN in their mission.




About the National Sexual Assault Online Hotline
The Online Hotline provides live, secure, anonymous crisis support for victims of sexual assault, their friends, and families over RAINN's website. The Online Hotline is free of charge and is available 12 hours per day, Monday-Friday, and Saturdays and Sundays from 10am-2pm.


How It Works
Using a secure and anonymous instant-messaging type format, the Online Hotline allows sexual assault victims to communicate directly with trained crisis support volunteers.

All trained volunteers have successfully completed state-mandated training and have extensive training in providing online support. Online Hotline supervisors continually monitor sessions for quality control.

In addition, the Online Hotline website provides a library of information about recovery, medical issues, the criminal justice process, local resources, and support for family and friends of victims.


Uniquely Designed to Ensure Privacy
Privacy and confidentiality are of the utmost importance. We worked with our technology partners to build an innovative communications infrastructure from the ground up that integrates security and anonymity at every level.

The Online Hotline's custom built application does not capture the IP address of users, so sessions can't be traced back to them. And, transcripts of sessions are never stored, so there is no accessible information to cause further harm.

The website also provides detailed instructions for all users on how to clear private data from their computers after visiting our site.

How You Can Help

Join the 24/7 Campaign.

Help us to provide support to even more people by joining the 24/7 Campaign and enable the Online Hotline to operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Be an Online Hotline Volunteer.

Help us provide live crisis support through the Online Hotline by becoming a trained volunteer.

Become an Online Hotline Partner Crisis Center.

We encourage all local crisis centers to participate in this groundbreaking service and help us reach more of those in need.


“I did the online hotline and it was so good to get my questions answered and know recovery is possible. I was really having a hard time with what happened to me, and I am still unable to verbalize it...They helped alot. I'm starting the road to recovery.— Anonymous Hotline User”

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