Your heart drops as they share with you that they have been assaulted. You feel honored and totally unprepared all at the same time. This moment can be critically important in the journey of a survivor, and we want to make sure you feel prepared. Here are a few Dos of supporting a survivor of sexual violence: DO: Let them know that you believe them.

When your child is neurodivergent—whether they’ve been diagnosed with autism, ADHD, sensory processing differences, or other cognitive or developmental differences—parenting can look very different than what you expected. And through it all, you deeply love your child. You see their brilliance, their sensitivity, their potential. But that doesn’t mean it isn’t hard sometimes. And it’s okay to say that. You’re not a bad parent for feeling overwhelmed.

Children can experience anxiety just like adults, but they often do not have the words to explain what they are feeling. Instead, anxiety may show up as stomachaches, trouble sleeping, irritability, or avoiding certain situations like school or social events. When children feel overwhelmed, having calm and supportive conversations can help them understand and manage their emotions.