A Partnership Project of Strategic Education Solutions and UMass Chan Medical School
This month we learned about:
Hiding Sexual Assault
James shared problems he had talking about his sexual assault. He was afraid to talk to his parents or others. He felt scared and overwhelmed.
Flirting
Our ally, Logan, shared his thoughts on flirting. Logan talks about how you can tell if someone is flirting or just being friendly.
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This month James taught us about:
Feeling Not Worthy of Life
Negative Ways of Coping
If you are part of the LGBTQ community and are feeling like hurting yourself, you can call, text, or visit The Trevor Project any time for help: https://www.thetrevorproject.org/
Have you seen this website Helping Survivors of Sexual Abuse & Assault? They have lots of information about sexual abuse and assault. If you want to learn more about the types of sexual assault, learn how you can stay safe, or get resources, they have it here: https://helpingsurvivors.org/
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This month James taught us about:
Finally Telling What Happened
Hiding Sexual Assault
Did you know RAINN can help people know what some of their options are after a sexual assault? Go here to learn more: https://www.rainn.org/after-sexual-assault
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This month, James taught us about:
Let Loved Ones Challenge Themselves
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This month, James taught us about:
– How it feels to be sexually assaulted as a teenager.
– How hard it is to talk to people about sexual assault.
– Learning to stand up for yourself.
– How families can support sexual assault survivors.
-Why families should become good listeners.
– How families can help sexual assault survivors get counseling and other services.
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This month, James taught us about:
– How relationships for survivors can be hard.
– Why survivors might be afraid to tell their families about their assault.
– How it feels when your family doesn’t believe or support you.
– Healing from a broken family relationship.
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Learning boundaries can be hard. James talks about some reasons why and offers ways to make it easier. Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel for more great videos! Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok.
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James talks about why sometimes people with IDD cross boundaries. He also tells about a time when he crossed a boundary. #SexualAssault#Survivor#IDD#Boundaries#txcdd
