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Frequently Asked Questions About Sexual Abuse

From California Dept. of Justice, for About.com

Question:

If I am sexually assaulted I do not think that I could ever recover.

Answer:

Although the pain of sexual assault is profound, victims do heal. The healing process will be smoother if you seek assistance from someone, a therapist or a victim advocate, who has experience talking to sexual assault victims. Tell someone you trust what has happened; do not struggle with it alone.

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