If you have come across this website after having experienced sexual violence and/or intimate partner violence, know that you are not alone. There are dedicated and caring people who are here to help and support you. Be kind and understanding to yourself and know that the sexual violence and/or intimate partner violence was not your fault.
- You are not to blame.
- You are worthy.
- You are strong.
- You are not alone.
How to deal with an experience of sexual violence and/or intimate partner violence is extremely personal and there is no right or wrong way to deal with what happened. Every person who experiences sexual violence and/or intimate partner violence deals with their experience in different ways. There are resources here in NL that can support you in this process.