This blog explains what sexual trauma is, how it affects the body and nervous system, and the common emotional and physical responses survivors experience. It offers grounded, compassionate guidance on how to support someone healing from sexual assault, including what survivors wish their loved ones understood, how to help after recent assault, how to navigate intimacy, and when to consider couples therapy. Written in a warm, trauma informed voice, this guide supports anyone wanting to show up with empathy and steadiness for someone they love.

Coping with trauma is not about being strong enough — it’s about helping your nervous system feel safe again. In this blog, I share gentle, somatic, and trauma-informed strategies you can use to steady your body, regulate your emotions, and reconnect with yourself. If you’re looking for support from someone who understands trauma deeply, this resource is a compassionate place to begin.