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Home - Pandora's Aquarium, an online support group, message board, and chat room for sexual violence survivors. This community welcomes men and women who have been the victim of rape, child sexual abuse, sexual assault, molestation, incest, date rape, acquaintance rape, partner and marital rape, and any type of sexual violence.
Introduction - More about Pandora's Aquarium and what it offers to those who have been a victim of rape, sexual assault, and sexual abuse.
More about Pandy's - Pandora's Aquarium's history, artwork, and the Tori Amos connection.
Pandy's staff - Learn about the survivors who moderate this rape and sexual abuse support community.
Secondary Survivors - What we offer supporters of survivors at Pandy's, and additional resources. Friends and family of rape and sexual abuse victims go through a healing process of their own.
Register - Register at Pandy's to join the forum, read posts, and access the chat room.
Registration Instructions - Help registering for the message board for rape and sexual abuse survivors
Guidelines - The rules of the Pandora's Aquarium community, designed to make the message board and chat room a safe place.
Who Belongs Here - A special note to survivors. Pandora's Aquarium is a safe place for people looking for support after rape, child sexual abuse, sexual assault, incest, molestation, and any type of sexual violence.
Need Help Now? - Information on crisis lines for rape and sexual abuse victims, suicide, self injury, marital / partner rape, & gay and lesbian survivors
What You'll Find at Pandy's - Learn more about what sexual assault, sexual abuse, and rape victims / survivors will find in our online support group, message board, & chat room.
In Our Members' Words - Testimonials from survivors on the friendship, support, and advice found here. Learn more about how joining a message board and chat room for rape, sexual assault, and sexual abuse victims can help.
Troubleshooting - Having problems accessing the board?
Affiliates & Links - Learn more about websites & organizations supported by Pandora's Aquarium.
Linking to Pandy's - We would be honored if you would help us spread the word about this rape, sexual assault, and sexual abuse survivor resource. Here are some banners to use.
Link Database - a comprehensive database of rape, sexual assault, sexual abuse, and related links contributed by members.
Articles and Essays - Articles meant for rape survivors and their supporters. These articles are about rape and child sexual abuse, as well as issues that survivors struggle with, such as eating disorders.
What is Rape? - Definition of rape, and how to determine if what happened was rape.
What is Sexual Abuse? - Definition of sexual abuse, including child sexual abuse and sexual abuse of adults.
What is Sexual Assault? - Defines sexual assault.
Male Survivors - What men who have been a rape or sexual assault victim can find in our message board & chat room.
If you have just been raped - helpful advice for those who are recent victims of sexual assault. Comments on reporting, rape kits, and victim's compensation.
Was it my Fault? Self-blame and survivors - An article for rape and sexual abuse victims who blame themselves for what happened. The message is that it was NOT your fault. .
Common Responses to Trauma - and Coping Strategies
For Survivors of Gang Rape - A very informative essay meant for those who have been gang rape victims.
Grey Area Rape - Was it rape? Is there such a thing as grey area rape? And does it matter when it comes to healing?
Rape and Pregnacy - a helpful resource for those are pregnant by rape
Memory and Abuse - discusses research about repressed memories and corrects myth about so-called false memory syndrome
For Women Survivors of Intimate Partner Rape - for women raped by husbands or boyfriends. Partner and marital rape is real rape.
Real Rape: What Nobody's Telling you - Real rape isn't always violent. This article discusses the reality for victims of nonviolent rape.
The Invisible Epidemic: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Memory, and the Brain - The physical effects of PTSD on rape victims.
Sexual Violence & Grief - Does the pain of rape and sexual abuse ever end? When will you feel better? What about the "old you"?
Confronting your Abuser - Thoughts on confronting the person who raped or sexually abused you.
PTSD & Art Therapy - How art therapy can help suvivors with post-traumatic stress disorder.
Grounding - Techniques for rape and sexual abuse survivors to deal with flashbacks and stressful times.
The Importance of Self-Care - Taking care of yourself is an important part of healing from sexual violence.
Identifying & Overcoming Hurt from Others - Secondary Wounding
Making the Decision to Get Help - Choosing to heal is hard, but worthwhile. Here are some helpful tips.
Dealing with Triggers - If you were the victim of rape or sexual abuse, you may have to overcome triggers.
Ten Steps for Fostering Compassion and Gentleness in Yourself - Take gentle care of yourself.
Be Gentle with Your Pain - Alternatives for Those Hurting
A Recovery Bill of Rights for Trauma Survivors - applicable to victims of rape, sexual assault, and sexual abuse
Coping with Anniversaries - Tips for rape and sexual abuse survivors for dealing with the anniversary of an assault
Coping with Self-Blame - please know that it was not your fault
Reporting a Rape - How to decide and what to expect
Post-Rape Medical Information - Evidence collection, rape kits, and how to cope
Eating Disorders: A Guide for Parents and Loved Ones - Help if someone you love is suffering from anorexia or bulimia
Eating Disorders: Physical and Medical Complications - The effects of anorexia, bulimia, and overeating on your body.
Eating Disorders: Signs & Symptoms - Signs and Symptoms of anorexia, bulimia, and compulsive overeating.
Tips for Friends and Family of Rape Survivors - It can be hard to know what to do to help a friend or family member who has been raped. Here are some tips on what to do (and what not to do) and how to cope yourself.
More Tips for Secondary Survivors - What can you do to help a victim of rape or sexual abuse?