Survivors' Manifesto
What happened was not your fault; no one deserves to be violated
Anyone can be assaulted, no matter how you identify
It's okay not to know how to feel
It's okay if you don't feel anything
You don't have to file any reports or complaints
You deserve to be believed
Trust your memories
You deserve to love and be loved
Prioritize Self-care
You matter
Here, right now - you are enough
You can and will survive - You are courage; you are a survivor
Helpful Online Resources
- Still I Rise - Maya Angelou
- Rape and Performance - On Being a "Good Rape Victim" - Priyanka Poddar
- Trigger Warning: Breakfast - The Nib
- Why Do Sexual Assault Survivors Feel Shame? - Nina Burrowes
- Why Victims of Rape in College Don't Report to the Police - Eliza Gray
SUGGEST An online resource
If you know of a good resource (comics, blog posts, poems, articles, etc.) for survivors and allies, please let us know. Thanks for sharing!