Many survivors of sexual assault experience symptoms of post-traumatic stress; graphic depictions of rape or violent attacks can trigger flashbacks, nightmares, and crippling anxiety.
Two of my best friends died, I had this really fucked-up assault experience and I was constantly in and out of terrible relationships.
Indeed, a doctor who recently testified about Nashiri's torture as part of his military commission testified that he had the kind of "anal-rectal complaints" that "survivors of sexual assault experience".
Although relatively rare, multiple perpetrator rape during a single event is a type of severe sexual assault experience and has significant risks for deleterious health outcomes.
After sharing her own sexual assault experience, Speier spearheaded legislation that would change the way misconduct is reported in Congress.
"Establish safety and trust before disclosing information about a prior sexual assault experience so that you can also share what your current thoughts are about it and what you know you'll need from that new partner in order to continue to feel safe".
