Help for Victims

You have infinite and eternal worth as a child of God, and abuse cannot diminish or take away your worth.

With time and effort, you can experience fulfillment and joy in your interactions with others.

A story of healing

Healing is possible. You can heal from any manner of abuse with the help of the Savior through His Atonement.

It is common for victims of abuse to lose trust in their own judgment and lack confidence when making decisions. You can gain the confidence you need to trust yourself.

A story of healing

A story of healing

A story of healing

If you are being abused or have been abused in the past, you do not have to face this alone.

The Savior can comfort and heal you. The Savior experienced our pain, afflictions, temptations, infirmities, and sickness of every kind (see Alma 7:11–12). He knows how to help, support, heal, and comfort you in your time of need. He can take away your pain and sorrow.

Your safety is the most important consideration in a situation of abuse. No one is expected to endure abusive behavior. You can reach out to services for help and develop a safety plan to help keep you safe from further abuse. There are situations where it is advisable to leave.

I will always be a woman who was raped, but that event does not affect who I am as a daughter of God. The feelings of being damaged, dirty, or not good enough still pop up in my mind, but now I am able to remember eternal truths to challenge them. With every step I take, I believe those truths more and more.

If you have been a victim of abuse, you may feel that forgiveness is a seemingly impossible task.

A story of healing

A story of healing

A story of healing

Getting help can improve your life, increase your feelings of self-worth, and strengthen your relationships.

If you are a victim of abuse, you are not responsible for what happened.

If you have been a victim of abuse, you may feel like you will never be able to fully trust anyone again.

Support can come in many forms and from a variety of sources.