All articles tagged “protecting yourself”
What harassment looks like for people in the gig economy, and how you can protect yourself
March 23, 2026 - Aftermetoo | Gig workers face more harassment and have less protection. How to protect yourself when the law and the platforms won't.
What harassment looks like for people in the personal care industry, and how you can protect yourself
March 5, 2026 - Aftermetoo | Why harassment in personal-care work is so common, plus some scripts for holding professional boundaries with clients.
What harassment looks like for people who are trans, nonbinary, or gender-queer, and how to protect yourself
November 26, 2025 - Aftermetoo | Trans and nonbinary workers face the most harassment—why misgendering and deadnaming count under the law, and how to protec...
How to make sense of what happened to you: Understanding the trauma of sexual harassment
December 9, 2022 - Jaylin Bradbury | Your response was your survival brain, not a character flaw. How trauma works, and why none of it was a choice you made.
20 ways to take care of your mental health
November 18, 2022 - Jaylin Bradbury | A 20-item toolbox for coping. The throughline: it's not your fault, and every decision is yours to make.
Shock, confusion, and disbelief: Why we feel them and what can help
November 15, 2022 - Jaylin Bradbury | Shock and disbelief are normal, and are often delayed. So go easy, hold off on big decisions, and trust your own memory.
How to navigate a world that’s not just
November 15, 2022 - Jaylin Bradbury | Harassment is a betrayal of the fairness we're promised. Why it shakes your trust, and how telling your story helps you rebui...
How (and why) to build a support network
November 15, 2022 - Aftermetoo | Support from other people really helps. Pick people who listen without taking over, be careful who you tell at work, and don'...
Who blows the whistle on sexual harassment, and what happens to them afterward
November 15, 2022 - Aftermetoo | Whistleblowers pay a heavy price and rarely get justice—yet nearly all would do it again. If that's you, you probably alrea...
How whisper networks can help keep you safe at work
November 15, 2022 - Aftermetoo | How warning networks fail the newest and most vulnerable people, and how you can use them to protect yourself and others.
How to protect yourself financially
November 15, 2022 - Aftermetoo | Harassment usually costs you money. How to protect yourself whether you stay, report, or quit, starting with getting a lawyer...
How does sexual harassment affect people’s mental health?
November 15, 2022 - Jaylin Bradbury | What harassment does to your mental health, why self-blame is a lie, and the warning signs that mean it's time to get help.
