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AFTERWORD

Greta’s story is just one of many; it does not represent how all

survivors experience sexual violence. Trauma affects people
differently. In Trail of Crumbs, Greta confronts her perpetrator
to help her heal and move forward. This may not be the best
course of action for every person who has experienced sexual
violence. In some cases, confronting the person who has done
harm may be retraumatizing or unsafe. There are many ways
to go through the healing process, and the person who has

experienced sexual violence should get to decide what their
process looks like.
If you have been affected by sexual violence and would
like to seek help, many resources are available to you. Unsure
where to start? In Canada, Kids Help Phone (kidshelpphone.ca
or 1-800-668-6868) is a free, anonymous and bilingual profes-
sional counseling, information and referral service for young
people. The service is available 24/7 by phone, Live Chat and
the Always There chat app. In the United States, rainn (Rape,

Abuse & Incest National Network) is a national anti–sexual
violence organization (rainn.org or 800-656-4673). There
are many other national and local hotlines, organizations and
counselors ready to help you.

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