04/02/2026
S*xual assault is surrounded by harmful myths that can silence survivors and prevent people from getting the support they deserve.
Let’s set the record straight ⬇️
❌ Myth: S*xual assault is usually committed by strangers
✅ Fact: Most survivors know the person who harmed them
❌ Myth: What someone wears or how they act can cause assault
✅ Fact: S*xual assault is never the survivor’s fault
❌ Myth: If someone didn’t fight back, it wasn’t assault
✅ Fact: Trauma responses can include freezing or compliance
❌ Myth: It's okay to talk someone into s*xual activity
✅ Fact: This is coercion, a tactic used to pressure, manipulate, or intimidate someone into s*x
Everyone deserves to feel safe, believed, and supported. By challenging these misconceptions, we can create a community that stands with survivors.
🩵 If you or someone you know needs support, help is available.
Information from: https://thebluebench.org/get-help/common-misconceptions.html
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