by Sarah Beaulieu | Nov 21, 2017 | College Students, Supporting Survivors
What You Need To Know: When a friend discloses to you, you may feel a range of emotions: shock, surprise, denial, sadness or anger. Whatever you are feeling, it’s normal and natural. But don’t let your emotions stand in the way of being a supportive,...
by Sarah Beaulieu | Aug 30, 2016 | Supporting Survivors
If you’ve met me, chances are I’ve told you I’m a survivor of sexual violence. I tell a lot of people. I always have. Part of my mission in life is to break down the shame and stigma that comes along with being a survivor. I’ll tell you straight up, usually in...
by Sarah Beaulieu | May 14, 2012 | Supporting Survivors
Rape makes you feel incredibly alone. When your body is attacked, the only place to retreat is deep inside yourself. The irony is that by protecting yourself in this way – protecting your body from any more pain or violence – you cut yourself off from...
by Sarah Beaulieu | Aug 31, 2010 | Supporting Survivors
One of the things that provides my life with a lot of meaning is sharing my story with others, in hopes that a piece of my experience might help transform another person’s life. Currently, I am a part of the Survivor’s Speakers Bureau at BARCC, which...
by Sarah Beaulieu | Oct 12, 2009 | Supporting Survivors
What would you say to your closest friend if she were raped or sexual assaulted? How would you respond? What words of comfort would you offer him? Sometimes, we are afraid to say anything. We are afraid to say the wrong thing, or not the best thing. Or, we might...
