If a Survivor Confides in You

Given the severity of the assault's effects on the survivor, it is important to support them with empathy and patience.

 
 
 
 

 
Empathy has no script. There is no right way or wrong way to do it. It’s simply listening, holding space, withholding judgment, emotionally connecting, and communicating that incredibly healing message of ‘you’re not alone.’

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Katrina Velasquez