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