I'm not a r*pe victim myself but I thought this would belong here.

I hope all of the rpe victims that are here and those that are not here understand that you're abuse is abuse. Whether it included penetration or not. Sexual Abuse is sexual abuse, and you are valid for labelling what you went through as trauma, because it is. Anything from continous unconsented penetration over years from being inappropriately touched in public once, it is still rpe and it needs to taken seriously. I know it is essy to doubt yourself and convince yourself that what you went through wasn't that bad, especially when it seems like others have gotten it worse, but I promise you you will not be able to heal unless you accept that you were SA'd, and take your abuse seriously. I hope you are all healing well and I love every single one of you.

I hope all of the rpe victims that are here and those that are not here understand that you're abuse is abuse. Whether it included penetration or not. Sexual Abuse is sexual abuse, and you are valid for labelling what you went through as trauma, because it is. Anything from continous unconsented penetration over years from being inappropriately touched in public once, it is still rpe and it needs to taken seriously. I know it is essy to doubt yourself and convince yourself that what you went through wasn't that bad, especially when it seems like others have gotten it worse, but I promise you you will not be able to heal unless you accept that you were SA'd, and take your abuse seriously. I hope you are all healing well and I love every single one of you.