Don't Dissociate

Since we got raped, we've never had one day free of symptoms. But hiding behind denial will only make things worse.

You have to fight back
You're not crazy
You're not a threat
You're not weird, strange, a freak, etc.
You have to protect your well being

Pay attention to tiny things in how you feel.

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