6 Crucial Lessons I Learned After Sexual Assault That I Want You To Know

Whether you’re a survivor or someone who knows one.

The Sex & Secrets Column
Sexography
Published in
6 min readOct 8, 2020

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As someone who’s experienced many kinds of sexual violence over 20 years of life, I’ve struggled a lot emotionally and mentally. I’ve invalidated my experiences. I’ve worried I was at fault. I’ve felt alone; I’ve felt scared. I’ve had so many questions, and…

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The Sex & Secrets Column
Sexography

Just a 20-something woman writing about her experiences with sexuality, sex, mental health, abuse, and anything else she keeps secret.