Over the Rainbow: A Support site for survivors of any unwanted sexual contact. Over the Rainbow is a support site for survivors of rape, sexual abuse or any type of unwanted sexual contact.
Whatever your experience - whether you were a victim of date rape, partner rape, sexual abuse or sexual assault, you deserve to heal and you are welcome here. Enter Over the Rainbow Please help survivors of rape and sexual assault by supporting Pandora'sProject. Use Goodsearch or buy from Amazon.co.uk Disclaimer Although I have worked in the area of sexual assault for some years, I've created this site as a survivor. This site is best viewed in IE at screen resolution 1027 x 768 "someplace where there isn't any trouble" Copyright 2003 - 2008 Copying of any part of this site without permission is prohibited. Aphrodite Wounded: Survivor Support & Educational Resources for Marital and Partner Rape.
Marital Rape. Rape is Rape.
Marital Rape is Rape. Intimate Rape is Rape. Stranger Rape is Rape. Force-only Rape is still rape! Rape is rape regardless of the relationship between the rapist and the victim. Rape is a very personal and intimate traumatic experience. Please note that in this page I refer to wives and husbands, however, it can be understood to refer to all rapes perpetrated by an intimate. The main differences between stranger rape and marital rape Stranger rape is usually a one-off, someone you don't know, with whom you don't share any experiences or history.
"When it is the person you have entrusted your life to who rapes you, it isn’t just physical or sexual assault, it is a betrayal of the very core of your marriage, of your person, of your trust. " Another problem victims of marital rape face is that such instances are rarely a one-off, but a repeated if not frequent occurance. I Think My Husband Just Raped Me. What to Do if You’re Raped on a Date – Date Rape Victim. Click here to read the introduction, Date Rape Facts and learn how date rapes occur in the first place.
Can you get raped on a date? It is very important to be alert and careful when you’re out, even if it’s with a friend. If you feel nauseous, dizzy or start blacking out, ask a trusted girlfriend to get you to a safe place immediately, or call someone who can help you, even your parents. Don’t hesitate at these moments, even if it’s just a hunch. Don’t accept a lift or help from anyone else. Most of the times, almost always, date rapes happen at a known place, either your house or at a friend’s place. What should you do if you’ve been raped on a date? First of all, remember that it’s not your fault that it happened. Rapes are usually never reported because of all the guilt. Do you think you’ve been raped on a date? If you have been raped or wake up with flashbacks of a possible rape, get to a hospital or a doctor as soon as possible. How to avoid getting raped on a date.