The 2016 presidential election has brought up many important national dialogues. However, as a survivor of multiple rapes, this election cycle has me focusing more on self-care than politics.
With this election cycle, social media and the news are a minefield of triggers. Even today, Michelle Obama said this election has “shaken me to my core.” This is where self-care comes in. What do we do when a conversation about Donald Trump and sexual assault comes up on Friday in class? What about if you hear people talking about it in the hallways or the lunchroom? How do you handle having family members who support Trump when you’re a survivor of sexual assault?
