Jenny* on Coping After Rape

*Trigger warning: Jenny (not her real name) tells me about her experience of being raped in her teens.

This is an incredibly personal interview. Jenny talks about what happened, how she felt about herself after the incident, and how it felt to go through legal proceedings afterwards.

She also tells me about how - with the support of her friends - she recovered from her experience, and believes it has helped make her who she is today - a business owner, a strong woman, and a better friend than she might otherwise have been.

I hope you find inspiration from Jenny's story, and especially from her recovery.

If you've been raped, or if your child is dealing with the trauma of a sexual assault, the NHS has lots of signposts to organisations that specialise in supporting you. Rape Crisis has a live chat helpline, and Victim Support helps you find ways to move beyond what has happened.

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