With the rise in rape and sexual assault, it’s important to talk about PTSD (post traumatic stress disorder) , and yes reading about it can be a trigger for rape /sexual abuse survivors.
What is PTSD? It is a mental health condition that's triggered by a terrifying event

either experiencing it or witnessing it.
Symptoms may include flashbacks, nightmares and severe anxiety, as well as uncontrollable thoughts about the event.
Most people who go through traumatic events may have temporary difficulty adjusting and coping.

What to do if experiencing PTSD
* Please seek help , from your mental health care provider:
* Assess your environment and remind yourself you are not in the place of occurrence
* Talk to your support system
* If the internet is your trigger , it’s okay to stay off it .

Persons/ organizations you can speak to @MybeautifulMng
Me, @StandtoEndRape @thesanasi @IB_DAVIES @RedWhinee