“Hello there! I’m here to provide you with a bit of information if you would like to seek medical help after having confronted an instance of sexual or gender-based violence. I would like to remind you that suggestions on this post should not be taken as medical advice, legal advice, therapy, etc. or as a one-size-fits-all approach. Keep in mind that every individual’s journey of experiencing and navigating through stress or trauma is distinctive because you are one of a kind and no person is truly like you! Experiencing abuse in any form is NOT OKAY, but what you are experiencing as a result of abuse is valid. Please know that healing is not a formula and is not for anyone else to define for you. You do you, and you follow all that you need to follow, to help yourself. If you need additional resources or just someone to talk to, feel free to reach out to Imaara Foundation."
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After facing sexual assault, you may wish to get medical help to look over injuries, to treat wounds, injuries and PTSD impacts, and to save evidence. While seeking medical help, here are a few things to remember:
Have a good support system to help you.
In most instances when you seek medical help, there will be a follow up in the form of examinations of your body and medical / forensic investigations. This can be triggering and traumatic, so it is always a good idea to have a good support system to help you through this - you could rely on friends or family, or even seek out the help of an organization around you, or a medical care provider.
Record all the physical evidence of the attack.
Take pictures of your injury.
Save the clothing you wore during the attack.
Get medical care right away if you have injuries.
If you feel you've been drugged or intoxicated:
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