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Self blame can be detrimental to your well being. Blaming yourself after an attack or traumatic experience can lead to instrusive thoughts, low self esteem and even depression. Knowing how to combat these thoughts is the first step into entering your healing era and finding the power to begin building a beautiful life and future for yourself. 

https://www.verywellmind.com/sexual-assault-and-victim-blaming-4802707

Triggers are things that transport a survivor back to their sexual abuse, and can be activated by one or more of the senses. Even though they can catch a person off guard, survivors can learn how to anticipate and manage them, in addition to discovering how to honour where they’re at on their healing journey.

http://www.openingthecircle.ca/defining-abuse/dealing-with-triggers