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The Lantern Trust, Edmonton
We help people with victims of crime and childhood abuse survivors, in person in Edmonton and online. Sessions are relaxed and you set the pace.
Evenings and weekends
Sexual assault survivors support in Canada
For survivors of rape and sexual assault, at any time in life. Talk with people in Canada who know what it is like, find help near you, and join the worldwide circle too. Free, always.
Next gathering in the Canada circle: Weekly check-in ·
If you need someone right now
Help for sexual assault survivors in Canada
From people who came through it
“I was where you are eighteen months ago. Back then it was flashbacks during intimacy. I've started painting again. You get yourself back in pieces.”
Fatou from Toulouse · been through sexual assault survivors“Please be gentle with yourself. I wasn't, and it made everything harder. I keep my documents in a bag at a friend's house, just in case. And talk to someone, even if it's just in here.”
Bo J · been through sexual assault survivors“Hey, I'm not far ahead of you. I reported mine and it went nowhere, and that hurt worse than I expected. But I'm still here, still sewing badly and walking by the sea. If you're waiting on a court date or just waiting for the day to feel normal, it's slow. Find one thing that keeps your hands busy. Find one person who doesn't need the whole story. That's what's working for me, most days.”
Alexis T · been through sexual assault survivors“No sé qué necesitas oír, pero esto es lo que a mí me habría ayudado al principio: no tienes que contárselo a todo el mundo. Yo tardé años en decírselo a mis padres y no pasa nada. Busca un abogado que te hable claro y sin prisa, aunque te dé miedo la respuesta. Y si un día no puedes más, no significa que no vayas a poder mañana. Un pie delante del otro. A mí me funciona escribir. A lo mejor a ti no. Prueba cosas. No estás sola, aunque a las tres de la mañana lo parezca.”
Seamstress S · been through sexual assault survivors