How can you support a survivor who confides in you? (PART II)

A few more tips to help you be a more supportive ally to survivors of abuse  So you are trying to support a survivor of abuse who has opened up to you and you start to feel like things are getting even more difficult. What do you do next?  Firstly, you need to note that…

How can you support a survivor who confides in you? (PART I)

A few tips to help you be a more supportive ally to survivors of abuse It is never easy to talk about any form of abuse, and rape is particularly difficult to confide in anyone about – even friends and family. It cannot be overemphasised how important it is to create a safe space for…