Understanding the Complexity of Smiles: Why Survivors of Sexual Violence Deserve Compassion, Not Criticism

Understanding the Complexity of Smiles: Why Survivors of Sexual Violence Deserve Compassion, Not Criticism

Question from a Reader:
What do you think about people who have experienced sexual violence living life with a smile? I feel it’s strange for others to decide how someone should suffer. It seems that many people assume that those who suffer from sexual violence, PTSD, or panic disorders cannot be cheerful or work brightly. However, I believe that when victims

Understanding the Resilience of Sexual Violence Survivors: Why Smiling Shouldn’t Be Criticized

Understanding the Resilience of Sexual Violence Survivors: Why Smiling Shouldn’t Be Criticized

Questions from Readers:

I have questions about people who have experienced sexual violence living their lives with a smile. Don’t you think it’s strange that others decide how someone should suffer? It seems that too many people assume that those who have experienced sexual violence, PTSD, or panic disorders cannot smile or work brightly. I believe that when survivors regain