Journaling is a powerful, evidence-supported tool for understanding and managing sexual abuse. These prompts help you explore your experience with sexual abuse more deeply.
Awareness Prompts for Sexual Abuse
Start by building awareness of how sexual abuse shows up for you:
- When did I first notice sexual abuse in my life? What was happening?
- What situations or thoughts tend to trigger my sexual abuse?
- How does sexual abuse feel in my body? Where do I notice it physically?
- What does my sexual abuse tell me about myself or the world?
Processing Prompts for Sexual Abuse
Use these prompts to process emotions and experiences related to sexual abuse:
- What am I most afraid of about my sexual abuse?
- What would I tell a friend who was experiencing sexual abuse?
- What has sexual abuse taken from me? What has it taught me?
- What does 'recovery' from sexual abuse look like to me?
Progress Prompts for Sexual Abuse
Track your growth with these reflection questions:
- What strategies have helped my sexual abuse the most?
- How have I grown stronger in managing sexual abuse?
- What would my life look like with sexual abuse less present?