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Disclosing abuse (over 18)

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"Disclosing" is when you tell someone that you are being (or have been) sexually abused. You can disclose by speaking to someone, writing them a letter or, if that feels too scary, you can text them or tell them online, but the Brave Movement have some advice to help you decide which way is best.

If you have been sexually abused, it is really important that you find a way to tell someone. You have done nothing wrong and you have nothing to be ashamed of. We understand that disclosing the abuse might seem scary, but it can help make it stop, and it can help you begin healing from it all.

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