Helplines in New Brunswick, Canada.

Have you experienced sexual abuse, assault or harassment? Get confidential support from a hotline in New Brunswick, Canada

Regardless of whether you're a woman, man or child in New Brunswick, Canada, if someone has used coercion, power or force to make you engage in unwanted sexual activity, you were a victim of sexual abuse. Sexual abuse is a form of sexual violence, which is any sexual activity without consent. Other forms of sexual violence are sexual assault, such as rape and unwanted touching, and sexual harassment, which is unwelcome sexual behavior.

If you’ve experienced sexual abuse, assault or harassment, you might be experiencing intense rage and fear, or you may feel numb. There are 2 hotlines in New Brunswick, Canada who support the victims of sexual violence. Consider getting some support if you recognize any of the following:

Examples of sexual violence:

• Being kissed or touched without your consent or being made, by coercion or force, to touch or kiss someone
• Someone making degrading or offensive comments about your body or sexuality, or using sexual terms and language in a way that makes you feel uncomfortable
• Being spoken to in a sexual way that you find offensive or degrading
• Being used sexually in a way that is humiliating
• Sexual photos or videos being posted online without your consent
• Being exposed to a violent, hurtful sexual act without your permission
• An organ or an object being put into your vagina (rape), or anus or mouth (sodomy), without your consent
• Rape by more than one person (gang rape) or rape by the same person over a period of time (serial rape)

Effects of sexual violence:

• Feeling ashamed for what occurred
• Having nightmares about the sexual abuse you experienced
• An urge to use alcohol, drugs, or gamble excessively
• Feeling depressed and hopeless, with suicidal thoughts
• Feeling as if everyone could see what happened to you
• Feeling dirty, damaged, and broken
• Changes (either loss or increase) in your appetite
• Feeling guilty about the sexual abuse

If you have experienced sexual violence, your emotions and thoughts are likely to change all the time in an attempt to make sense of what happened to you. It can be confusing trying to figure it out all on your own.

After surviving sexual violence, you might believe no one will understand your feelings. However, there are people in New Brunswick, Canada who will give their best to understand you. Speaking freely about what you experienced could help you heal faster.

Consider contacting a hotline in New Brunswick, Canada right away for free, private help with sexual abuse, assault and harassment