Rape counselling first app tommrow

[havealittlefaith]

Hey guys ,

I'm due to start counselling tommrow with rape crisis at 1:30pm feeling Quiete scared about it know it will be tough but need to do this my gf is taking me this week cuz it's the first one.

Any words or support or hugs please x

[crazykat]

You're being really brave doing this. Your right it will be tough but I also think you can do it. I am glad that you will have the support of your girlfriend. What about also planning something nice for afterwards to help take your mind off it? Also it might help to put together a box of things that could help soothe you or ground you if you find you get distressed, you could fill it with tactile things like (a a shell/rock, fabric, a soft teddy), some reminder cards with some words of comfort (I'm okay, I'm safe), some nice smelling things etc. Good luck

[Lindsey]

I'm not sure if I've ever been as scared as I was going to my first appointment. My counsellor is beyond wonderful though and I now actually enjoy (feels like the wrong word!) going for a session.