Yvette was a pretty dark haired woman in her early 30's. If you saw her at Starbucks, you wouldn't believe she was a domestic violence survivor.
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You are The Expert
No one can ever presume to know what is best for you. No one should presume that you cannot take care of yourself or that they know better than you do about your life. This is true even if you are a trauma survivor.
Why does it take some people so long to get the care they need?
On a clear October morning, Bianca walked her standard poodle. Without warning, the dog yanked hard on the leash. Bianca felt a quick, tight pull in her right shoulder. Three months later, Bianca went to her doctor who confirmed that it felt "crunchy". Why did it take so long for Bianca to get the care she needed?
Black women (like Bianca) and Native women are more likely to be sexual trauma survivors. Sexual trauma survivors are a group that sometimes avoids healthcare.