Self-care
“Caring for myself is not self-indulgence, it is self-preservation, and that is an act of political warfare,”
For survivors of sexual violence, self-care can seem like a radical idea. Short of self-harm and substance abuse, there is no right or wrong way to care for yourself. Any and all types of self-care are valid; do not let someone tell you what self-care should look like. Your version of self-care may be watching YouTube cooking videos, or going on long hikes, or writing in your journal. Sometimes self-care might take the form of talking to your school's therapist or calling a crisis hotline. Whatever you choose, remember that you and your choices are valid.
If you are an ally, continue your good work by learning more about how you can support survivors and ways to dismantle rape culture.
Learn More
If you would like to learn more about self-care as a survivor and ways to dismantle rape culture, please click on the links below:
- Survivors and Activists Alike Don't Own Anybody Anything Except the Care of Themselves - MTV
- No is a Complete Sentence - Jasmine
- How To Help A Friend Who Has Been Sexually Assaulted - Everyday Feminism
- Ten Things to End Rape Culture - The Nation