You deserve it.
This #ValentinesDay, we're sharing messages of hope and healing resources for survivors of sexual violence. Please join us on the #SurvivorLoveLetter hashtag—we’ll be on Twitter, but you can join here too!
Learn more about the first letter from Tani Ikeda: https://www.survivorloveletter.com/about
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it’s completely okay if the only person you can help today is yourself – that’s enough
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Sharing your favorite flower spot with a friend is always a good time! 🐝🌼
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gentle reminder
try to imagine yourself sitting across from you, or beside you. close your eyes. talk to them. comfort them. take a small moment to connect, heal, and tell yourself what you think you need to hear. you deserve to be loved and cared for. take it easy on yourself today, please, and take care.
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May this little cat start your May off right! ♡
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The news has been dark recently, so I’ve been looking for the bright things to be grateful for. 🌻You all posting such kind comments about my art have really been a bright spot for me while I’ve been stuck in my apartment for a while. ☀️
RAINN is there for survivors of sexual assault every day. Call or chat with us at 800.656.HOPE or online.rainn.org.
To help support these vital services, give at donate.rainn.org.
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Because of the coronavirus, survivors of sexual or domestic violence may be even more concerned about being in close quarters with their abusers. Here are a few possible strategies survivors may find helpful to consider in these circumstances:
▪️Make a list of supportive people to have regular check-ins with via phone or video chat.
▪️Take breaks outside, keeping social distancing in mind.
▪️Consider what places in your home are easy to get in and out of during a conflict.
▪️Create a code word to share with your support network that indicates you are in need of immediate help.
▪️Make and hide an ‘escape bag’ with your important documents, medicine, keys & other items.
▪️Be gentle with yourself; you’re doing the best you can.
Safety planning in these situations looks different for everyone—RAINN is here to support you and help identify safety strategies at 800.656.HOPE (4673) & online.rainn.org. Survivors of domestic abuse can also contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 800.799.7233.
Learn more about safety planning: https://www.rainn.org/articles/safety-planning
Leilani arrived at college full of excitement, ready to pursue her dreams of being a writer on day one. She was sexually assaulted the very next day by a neighbor in her dorm.
Leilani has since found healing in connecting with support specialists on RAINN's National Sexual Assault Hotline, who are available to provide support to anyone in need, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Together, we are helping make sure that survivors are treated with the compassion and dignity they deserve. Thank you for being a part of our community💙
Want to contribute to help provide the resources and support every survivor deserves? Give at donate.rainn.org.