There are many avenues for beginning to address one’s sexual abuse or assault, but sometimes websites and books offers the security of anonymity while providing information and validation.
books:
Know My Name, Chanel Miller
Powerfully written memoir by survivor of a highly publicized college sexual assault case.
Recovering from Rape, Linda E. Ledray
Practical advice on overcoming the trauma and coping with police, hospitals and the courts -- for survivors of sexual assault and their families, lovers and friends
The Courage to Heal, Ellen Bass and Laura Davis
A guide for women survivors of child sexual abuse
The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma, Bessel Van Der Kolk
Gay Men and Childhood Sexual Trauma: Integrating the Shattered Self, James Cassese
Can't Touch My Soul: A Guide for Lesbian Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse, Donna Rafanello
I Never Called it Rape, Robin Warshaw
The Ms. Report on recognizing, fighting and surviving date and acquaintance rape
The Rape Recovery Handbook, Aphrodite Matsakis
Step-by-step help for survivors of sexual assault
Voices of Courage, edited by Michael Domitrz
Inspiration from survivors of sexual assault
Trauma Stewardship: An Everyday Guide to Caring for Self While Caring for Others, Laura van Dernoot Lipsky
Victims No Longer: Men Recovering from Incest and Other Sexual Child Abuse
by Mike Lew
Joining Forces: Empowering Male Survivors to Thrive, by Howard Fradkin
A book written to empower male survivors of sexual victimization to develop skills they can use to overcome the effects of trauma and learn to thrive in their lives.
The Long Journey Home: Understanding and Ministering to the Sexually Abused, by Andrew J. Schmutzer
A Christian/theological book with contributions from 27 people. Dr. Schmutzer uses a collaborative approach to address childhood sexual abuse from a psychological, theological, and pastoral care perspective.
Evicting the Perpetrator: A Male Survivor Guide to Recovery from Childhood Sexual Abuse, by Ken Singer
A book with insights and avenues to recovery not found in others, by a therapist who's worked with men sexually abused as boys and with teenagers and adults who sexually abuse children
Leaping Upon the Mountains: Men Proclaiming Victory Over Sexual Child Abuse
by Mike Lew
Wise reflections and advice from real men, young and old, from all walks of life and all over the world.
Beyond Betrayal: Taking Charge of Your Life After Boyhood Sexual Abuse, by Richard Gartner
Lots of wisdom and useful resources from an experienced therapist and leading advocate for men with histories of unwanted or abusive sexual experiences.
Abused Boys: The Neglected Victims of Sexual Abuse, by Mic Hunter
Another classic, rich with stories of real men with whom Dr. Hunter has worked and full of tools for recovery.
websites:
Pandora's Project: An online support group, message board and chat room for survivors of sexual violence
Georgia Network to End Sexual Assault
Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network, RAINN
LGBTQ Survivor Online Support Groups
Georgia Victims’ Bill of Rights
Male Survivor: Overcoming Sexual Victimization of Boys & Men
VINE, this service allows crime victims to obtain timely and reliable information about criminal cases and the custody status of offenders 24 hours a day
1in6: A resource for education and support for male survivors of sexual violence
Nursing Home Abuse Center : Protecting Our Seniors
GOTU app Anonymous Survivor Community
young adult LGBTQ books:
Being Jazz by Jazz Jennings
Beyond Magenta: Transgender Teens Speak Out by Susan Kuklin
Simon vs The Homo Sapiens Agenda by Becky Albertalli
Dress Codes for Small Towns by Courtney Stevens
Fun Home by Alison Bechdel
Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe by Benjamin Alire Saenz
Of Fire and Stars by Audrey Coulthurst
Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller
Girls of Paper and Fire by Natasha Ngan
Carry On by Rainbow Rowell
The Gentleman’s Guide to Vice and Virtue by Mackenzi Lee
The Lady’s Guide to Petticoats and Piracy by Mackenzi Lee
Timekeeper by Tara Sim (and its sequel)
All Out: the no longer secret stories of queer teens throughout the ages edited by Saundra Mitchell (anthology with a lot of great authors)
Ash by Malinda Lo
Wonders of the Invisible World by Christopher Barzak
The Darkest Part of the Forest by Holly Black
Tell me again how a crush should feel by Sarah Farizan
Swordspoint by Ellen Kushner
Hello Cruel World: 101 Alternatives to Suicide for Teens, Freaks, and Other Outlaws by Kate Bornstein
History is All You Left Me by Adam Silvera
Let’s Talk About Love by Claire Kann
As the Crow Flies by Melaine Gillman (13-17)
Not Your Sidekick by C.B. Lee (14-18)
Anger is a Gift by Mark Oshiro (14-18)