Thread: What do you say to someone who has been the victim of sexual abuse?

A dear friend has been sexually abused, and I am not quite sure about what to say to comfort her. I need uplifting words, statements. Thank you

Give her lots of hugs, and let her know that you are there for her. Don't pretend like you know how she feels but let her know you're willing to listen to her if she wants to talk about it.

Also sometimes all they want to do is forget it so perhaps offer yourself as someone who will talk about everything BUT what happened. that may make her feel a bit safer.

Everyone copes with abuse differently...But whatever you do don't treat her any different to how you did before just because this has happened. she's still a normal person she's just had some really bad luck.

I hope everything works out and she's alright.

Give her lots of hugs, and let her know that you are there for her. Don't pretend like you know how she feels but let her know you're willing to listen to her if she wants to talk about it.

Also sometimes all they want to do is forget it so perhaps offer yourself as someone who will talk about everything BUT what happened. that may make her feel a bit safer.

Everyone copes with abuse differently...But whatever you do don't treat her any different to how you did before just because this has happened. she's still a normal person she's just had some really bad luck.

I hope everything works out and she's alright.