# @gmf.designs on Instagram

- **Type:** Image
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/CdWwS5qsYat
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/3090331-gmfdesigns-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/22938016b1.jpg
- **Posted:** 2022-05-09T23:21:12.000+00:00

## Caption

from one survivor to another. from one survivor to those who will become survivors. we are valid. we deserve support. we deserve love.

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[image description: The title slide says “9 reminders for sexual assault survivors.” The second slide says “Your trauma is valid no matter what, it doesn’t matter if others have been through ‘worse.’” The third slide says “Nonconsensual sex is r@pe. It’s okay to call it that. You are not being ‘dramatic.’” The fourth slide says “Just because your abuser is your partner or someone you knew doesn’t mean you weren’t abused.” The fifth slide says “It’s okay if your healing journey isn’t linear.” The sixth slide says “What you were wearing will never matter. The abuser is to blame, not you.” The seventh slide says “Sometimes you might get triggered unexpectedly, and that’s okay. Give yourself grace.” The eighth slide says “It’s okay if you don’t feel comfy being intimate. You deserve to have boundaries that protect your health.” The ninth slide says “Your trauma did NOT happen ‘for a reason.’ You were not assaulted in order to be ‘taught a lesson.’ Bad things happen for no reason.” The last slide says “You are not obligated to talk about your assault. Ever. Do what is right for your safety and wellbeing. You are valid regardless.”]
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#trauma #healing #metoo #saawareness #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #reminders #positivereminders #traumasurvivor #ptsd #mentalwellness #believesurvivors #healingjourney #healingquotes #healingtrauma #cptsd #mentalhealthsupport #mentalhealthawarenessmonth

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## Credits

| Name | Username | Profile | Role |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Gabby Frost | @gabby_frost | https://gondola.cc/gabby_frost | Illustrator |

## Tags

ptsd, trauma, mentalhealthsupport, healingquotes, saawareness, reminders, healingjourney, mentalhealthawarenessmonth, mentalhealth, traumasurvivor, metoo, cptsd, believesurvivors, healingtrauma, healing, positivereminders, mentalhealthawareness, mentalwellness

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