For the survivor who experienced abuse within a historically marginalized community, the difficulty of building connections may be even more complex.
Trusting yourself is key to your quality of life — but it can be hard to trust yourself when your mind has failed you.
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text “helpline” to 62640, or chat online. In a crisis, call or text 988 (24/7).