Where Do I Enter?
“But even when I
stop crying, even when we fall asleep and I'm nestled in his arms, this will
leave another scar. No one will see it. No one will know. But it will be there.
And eventually all of the scars will have scars, and that's all I'll be--one
big scar of a love gone wrong.”
― Amanda Grace,
But I Love Him
In just about every situation that includes assault it also
includes fear. Fear behind the pain keeps victims form being able to
communicate with others about their problem. We need to erase fear in order to have any
chance of getting someone out of a horrible situation.
The biggest issue is not knowing who is going through sexual
assault. We need to inform people about what signs to look for in a person who
has been through date rape. Signs and symptoms of someone who has been sexually
assaulted or raped tend to include:
·
depression,
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guilt,
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anger, and
·
anxiety
Behaviorally, the victim of sexual violence might become:
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aggressive,
·
abuse substances, or
·
break rules,
The victim might also have
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sleeping or eating problems,
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withdraw from relationships,
·
sexual problems.
Getting
the word out is the most important way to aim for a change.
Nothing
is too small, everything will help.
People can get the word out by having fundraisers. Having fundraisers
will help people get informed about the real statistics of date rape. With the
money that will be raised it will hopefully go towards the plans I would have
if I were a millionaire. Building shelters and providing a trustworthy place for
victims should be the goal to have in mind. Also, if victims see just how many
people they have that will stand beside them and help them through their
problems they will most likely be able to trust someone enough to open up
and
get help with that situation.
The biggest thing that someone can do is to watch out when
they go out with friends. Know what to do if you think they maybe coming across
a bad situation. Also, watch out for each other.