All articles tagged “support networks”
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.
Grief and loss: Why we feel them and what can help
November 15, 2022 - Jaylin Bradbury | Harassment makes you grieve real losses, like your time, safety, trust, and plans you had. Why it comes in waves, and what he...
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 decide whether to change your career to get away from harassment—and how to make that work
November 15, 2022 - Aftermetoo | People who leave high-harassment fields end up happier but often poorer, so the real question is whether you can trade income...
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'...
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.
Anger: Why we feel it and what can help
November 15, 2022 - Jaylin Bradbury | Anger is a valid signal you were wronged—it's never wrong to feel it. What helps you cool down without taking it out on peo...
How to make a safety plan to keep yourself safe at work
November 15, 2022 - Aftermetoo | How to build a written safety plan before you need it—trusted allies, safe exits, code words, and changing when you work al...
