“Your life will never be the same again.” To anyone who’s ever been a victim of child abuse, domestic abuse, rape, sexual assault, or any major traumatic event like these, you’ve probably heard this. When the world says these words, they mean that you will always have a little fear,the occasional nightmare, paranoia, panic attack etc. Somehow, in some way, you will always be adversely affected.
I completely agree that your life shouldn’t be the same. But not in that way at all. You should be stronger than before. I suggest being prepared, rather than paranoid.
Here’s some helpful links:
The National Domestic Violence Hotline
Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network
SpitFire’s Social Circle