You Can Seek Support Without Reporting
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Seeking emotional or practical support does not require reporting anything formally, the two are entirely separate and independent choices from one another. This is worth knowing whether or not you ever decide to use it. This is worth remembering, whatever stage of the process someone is at. This is worth understanding clearly before making any decision at all.
Many people reach out for support long before, or even instead of, deciding whether to report, and that is a completely valid path to take too. This is worth asking about directly, without any hesitation at all. This is a genuinely reassuring thing to understand in advance. It applies equally, whatever the particular circumstances happen to be.
1800RESPECT is on 1800 737 732, and Lifeline is on 13 11 14, both available any hour, with no obligation attached at all. Taking that first step counts for a great deal, however small it feels. Reaching out is always a reasonable step to take, whenever you feel ready. Whatever you are feeling right now is reason enough to call.