TST Resources Skip to content Home Content Shame & Guilt Survivor Stories The Science Of Shame & Guilt Experiencing Shame & Guilt Shame & Guilt Toolkit Shame & Guilt Resources Stress, Panic & Anxiety Survivor Stories Stress Panic Attacks Anxiety Stress, Panic & Anxiety Resources Self Esteem Survivor Stories What Is Self-Esteem Experiencing Low Self-Esteem Self-Esteem Toolkit Helpful Resources For Self-Esteem Sleep Survivor Stories Why We Need Sleep Sleep Problems Sleep Toolkit Support For Sleep Problems Sleep Resources Trauma Survivor Stories The Science Of Trauma Experiencing Trauma Trauma Toolkit Trauma Resources Relationships Survivor Stories Impact Of Trauma On Relationships Healthy & Unhealthy Relationships Experiencing Relationships Attachment Styles Relationships Toolkit Relationships Resources Dissociation Survivor Stories The Science Of Dissociation Experiencing Dissociation Dissociative Disorders Dissociation Toolkit Dissociation Resources Wellbeing Survivor Stories Wellbeing: An Overview Physical Wellbeing Mental Wellbeing Social Wellbeing Burnout Wellbeing Resources Intimacy What Is Intimacy Experiencing Intimacy As A Survivor Healthy Sex Life Intimacy Toolkit Supporting A Survivor As An Intimate Partner Intimacy Resources Supporting Survivors Survivor Stories Responding To A Disclosure Emotional Support Practical Support Signposting Boundaries Self Care Supporting Survivors Resources Resources Contact Home Content Shame & Guilt Survivor Stories The Science Of Shame & Guilt Experiencing Shame & Guilt Shame & Guilt Toolkit Shame & Guilt Resources Stress, Panic & Anxiety Survivor Stories Stress Panic Attacks Anxiety Stress, Panic & Anxiety Resources Self Esteem Survivor Stories What Is Self-Esteem Experiencing Low Self-Esteem Self-Esteem Toolkit Helpful Resources For Self-Esteem Sleep Survivor Stories Why We Need Sleep Sleep Problems Sleep Toolkit Support For Sleep Problems Sleep Resources Trauma Survivor Stories The Science Of Trauma Experiencing Trauma Trauma Toolkit Trauma Resources Relationships Survivor Stories Impact Of Trauma On Relationships Healthy & Unhealthy Relationships Experiencing Relationships Attachment Styles Relationships Toolkit Relationships Resources Dissociation Survivor Stories The Science Of Dissociation Experiencing Dissociation Dissociative Disorders Dissociation Toolkit Dissociation Resources Wellbeing Survivor Stories Wellbeing: An Overview Physical Wellbeing Mental Wellbeing Social Wellbeing Burnout Wellbeing Resources Intimacy What Is Intimacy Experiencing Intimacy As A Survivor Healthy Sex Life Intimacy Toolkit Supporting A Survivor As An Intimate Partner Intimacy Resources Supporting Survivors Survivor Stories Responding To A Disclosure Emotional Support Practical Support Signposting Boundaries Self Care Supporting Survivors Resources Resources Contact Welcome to The Survivors Trust Resources Website You might prefer to view this website through ‘incognito mode’, which will not record your browsing history, save cookies that show you have visited sites, or remember your credentials. 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Since then, our organisation has evolved and rebranded. But we’ve chosen to keep this site just as it is, because we’re incredibly proud of the work it represents. While the look may feel different from our current materials, the content remains powerful, relevant, and deeply supportive. We hope that anyone visiting, especially survivors, will find something here useful to them. Each section explores a specific area associated with the effects that survivors of rape and/or sexual abuse can often experience in the aftermath of sexual trauma, and provides a resource for survivors and anyone who wants to learn more about the impact of sexual violence, or wants to use as a self-help toolkit as part of their recovery journey. The sections introduce the topic, share experiences and advice from survivors, outline common challenges and concerns that survivors may have, and provide tips, exercises, and links to external resources which survivors may find useful to explore further. The 10 topic areas on this site are: Dissociation Sleep Intimacy Stress, Panic & Anxiety Relationships Supporting Survivors Self-esteem Trauma Shame & Guilt Wellbeing Dissociation Intimacy Relationships Self-esteem Shame & Guilt Sleep Stress, Panic & Anxiety Supporting Survivors Trauma Wellbeing We have also put together a Resources Database that you can use to search for specific resources to meet your needs.   While supporters of survivors, such as family members, partners, and professionals who work with them, may find other areas of the site useful, we have also put together a specific section exploring resources for supporters.   This site has been developed in collaboration with survivors with lived experience and representatives from The Survivors Trust member organisations, who provide specialist support to all survivors of rape, sexual violence, and sexual abuse.   Look after yourself Everyone’s journey of healing from sexual violence and abuse is different, and you may find that some sections of the website or resources suggested are not right for you. This is completely normal and you should try to explore and work through resources at your own pace and tolerance level. Any moment or action you can take for yourself, no matter how small it might seem, is a step forwards. If you would like to find specialist support in your area, visit the Find Support section of The Survivors Trust website. You can also contact The Survivors Trust helpline for free, confidential emotional support. Call: 08088 010 818 Email: [email protected] Live chat: click here Feedback The Survivors Trust is committed to ensuring that this site continues to be a useful resource for survivors and their supporters. If you have any feedback that you would like to share, or ideas on how this site can be improved, please get in touch. You can fill out our five-minute feedback survey by clicking here (external link), or you can email us at [email protected]. This website will be updated on a regular basis. What is The Survivors Trust? 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