All articles tagged “Heal”
How to help someone else
January 25, 2023 - Jaylin Bradbury | The most important thing you can do for someone harassed: believe them, say so, and ask what they need, without pushing them...
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.
The Raccoon in the House
November 23, 2022 - Jaylin Bradbury | A metaphor: avoiding hard feelings is like ignoring a raccoon in the house—it only multiplies the mess. Why facing them is...
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.
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...
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 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 to protect your career
November 15, 2022 - Aftermetoo | The best way to protect your career is to keep your energy on your goals, not the harasser—plus tactics for whether you rep...
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 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.
