Beyond the Assault: Navigating Rape Trauma Syndrome

Beyond the Assault: Navigating Rape Trauma Syndrome

Rape Trauma Syndrome (RTS) is a natural response to sexual assault. It is a form of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) that affects survivors emotionally, physically, and mentally. While everyone’s healing process is different, RTS helps explain common reactions to trauma and the journey toward recovery. What is Rape Trauma Syndrome? RTS describes the psychological and…