Anxiety, depression, fearfulness, or post-traumatic stress disorder
Concerns or questions about sexual orientation
Sense of blame or shame over not being able to stop the assault or abuse, especially if you experienced an erection or ejaculation
Feeling on-edge, being unable to relax, and having difficulty sleeping
Feel like "less of a man" or that you no longer have control over your own body
Avoiding people or places that are related to the assault or abuse
Fear of the worst happening and having a sense of a shortened future
Withdrawal from relationships or friendships and an increased sense of isolation
If something did happen to you, you are not alone. Here are some of the common experiences shared by men and boys who have survived sexual assault:
There is support, help and hope for you. Start by chatting with TheHopeLine. Just opening up and sharing about what has happened to you can be a big start to the healing process.