All articles tagged “protecting yourself”
How to make sense of what happened to you: Understanding the trauma of sexual harassment
December 9, 2022 - Jaylin Bradbury | When we’re sexually harassed, our bodies and brains can react in ways we don’t expect—and sometimes we end up regrettin...
20 ways to take care of your mental health
November 18, 2022 - Jaylin Bradbury | 20 ways to take care of your mental health
Build a support network
November 15, 2022 - Aftermetoo | Experts say that when you’re being harassed, one of the first things you should do is take some time to invest in building...
Who blows the whistle on sexual harassment, and what happens to them afterward
November 15, 2022 - Aftermetoo | Very few people blow the whistle on sexual harassment. So what is special, or different, about the people who do? That’s th...
How whisper networks can help keep you safe at work
November 15, 2022 - Aftermetoo | Whisper networks can help keep you safe at work. Here, we’ll tell you what a whisper network is and how they work, what the...
How to protect yourself financially
November 15, 2022 - Aftermetoo | Sexual harassment can really hurt you financially. Whether you plan to stay at work and try to cope, formally report the hara...
How does sexual harassment affect people’s mental health?
November 15, 2022 - Jaylin Bradbury | In this article, we describe how the experience of being harassed tends to affect people’s mental health. The choices you c...
Why we blame ourselves and what can help
November 15, 2022 - Aftermetoo | After being sexually harassed, it’s really common for people to blame themselves. For some people, in some circumstances, i...
Fear, worry, and anxiety: Why we feel them and what can help
November 15, 2022 - Jaylin Bradbury | It’s very common for people who’ve been sexually harassed, or are being harassed, to feel fear, worry, and anxiety. In th...
Depression and sadness: Why we feel them and what can help
November 15, 2022 - Jaylin Bradbury | Maybe you were depressed or sad before you got harassed. Or maybe feelings of depression, numbness, hopelessness, and sadness...
Anger: Why we feel it and what can help
November 15, 2022 - Jaylin Bradbury | It’s really common to feel angry after being sexually harassed. In this article we’ll explore why we feel that way, and w...
Grief and loss: Why we feel them and what can help
November 15, 2022 - Jaylin Bradbury | In this article, we’ll describe why we may feel grief and loss when we’re sexually harassed, and what can help us to feel...
