1. Acknowledge the Assault
Assaults have a devastating impact on the women who experience them. In many cases, these women prefer forgetting about them instead of dealing with them. However, acknowledging an assault is the first step on the road to recovery.
2. Seeking Help
Talking to family members, colleagues, or friends yields positive results as long as they are reasonable people. In fact, these people are critical players in the empowerment of an assaulted woman.
3. Contact the Authorities Discreetly
Reporting an assault is a critical step in many cases because it prevents further violations in future. For example, women who suffered from a case of sexual harassment today may prevent a rape case tomorrow if she reports the matter to the relevant authorities. Remember, people who abuse or harass women escalate the intensity and cruelty of their acts until someone stops them.
4. Address the issue of Power in the Abuse
Sometimes, men assault women endlessly because they believe that the abused women cannot leave them. In many cases, women find it hard to leave their children behind so they endure the abuse. Address these underlying issues of power.
For example, taking the children to a relative’s house as one escape their abusive partner is an excellent idea.
5. Appreciate Your Worth
The voice that lies within you is looking for a bold speaker. Be your greatest advocate. Defend yourself as a survivor of assault. Remember, you have inherent dignity as a person, and you deserve joy and peace in your life.