Feelings after frightening experiences
After something scary, you might feel jumpy, angry, numb, or sad. Those feelings make sense, and you do not have to carry them alone.
Everyday examples
- Trouble sleeping, or bad dreams.
- Feeling on edge or easily startled.
- Feeling numb, or far away from everything.
One next step
Tell a trusted adult or a help line how you are feeling. Support can help.
Remember
- Abuse is never a child's fault.
- You do not have to collect proof before asking for help.
- You are not responsible for stopping adult violence.
- You do not have to physically intervene or protect everyone yourself.
- You can care about someone and still need protection from them.
In immediate danger, call 911 when it is safe to do so. Choosing any button on this site does not dispatch help or file a report.