A lack of consent to touch me And A lack of consent to talk about my abuser in front of me
Many times working with my patients, I have come across a common theme - harassment after abuse. I am surprised how the word ‘consent’ is always lacking, be it to touch someone or to talk with someone. Learn to ask for consent and it’s okay to not consent. There is an adverse effect on abuse survivors of how their family/friends/colleagues treat them after the abuse. Things that happen - 1. Exclusion of the abuse survivor from gatherings 2. Constant talking about and referrin