If you returned to work after trauma and realize you're still not okay, you're not alone. This post helps you assess your options—from taking more leave to starting fresh.

Going back to work after trauma, assault, or abuse is never eas, especially when you're still healing. This guide offers trauma-informed tips to help survivors cope, set boundaries, and make it through the workday at their own pace.

If you’ve experienced sexual assault or domestic violence, you have legal rights at work, including the right to take time off, request accommodations, and protect your job. This trauma-informed guide explains what your employer can and cannot do, how to find state-specific protections, and what steps to take if you need support during your healing journey.

If you’ve experienced sexual assault or domestic violence and need time off work to heal, you are not alone—and you have options. This trauma-informed guide walks you through how to professionally request leave, what to say in an email or meeting with your manager, and what your legal rights are. Whether you’re ready to speak openly or prefer to keep things private, this post offers real examples, scripts, and support to help you take the time you need to recover.