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How trauma makes necessary care feel impossible

I'm 22 and was sexually assaulted last year and now every gynecology appointment sends me into panic attacks but I know I need healthcare.

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More people experience this than they realize.

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Past violations can make essential self-care feel like re-traumatization, creating impossible choices between safety and health.

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