You probably know that both good and bad things happen in life. This is normal. Everyone is happy and sometimes sad. Unpleasant things can happen to everyone!
If something bad has happened to you, it does not mean that you are bad! Nor that you are guilty. In fact, things often happen without our intervention.
Whatever happens, however, sharing is always good! When there is an adult next to you who loves you and is ready to hear you, that's great! It is important to share with the person you trust, as well as listen to his/her advice.
Let me tell you the story of the Bunny, who was afraid of the things that have happened....
There are things you should always share
with an adult you trust.
Share if something happens that scares or
worries you and you don't know what to do.
Share if someone says something rude, offensive or something that makes you feel uncomfortable.
СShare if someone wants you to keep a secret in
which something happens to your body.
Share if someone touches you in a way you don't
like or touches the intimate and private parts your body.
Share if someone is doing something that hurts
you.
Share the secret that makes you feel bad.
If you are not sure if something is good or
bad - share.
And here are some very important rules
that are good to remember
and follow to be safe:
My body is mine alone! This is my right and all
others, young and old, must respect it.
I can say «NO» to someone who wants to violate
this right of mine when I don't want to.
I recognize my feelings and I know that they can
help me decide whether to share my body and
how to communicate these decisions to others.
I say «NO» to any behavior that causes me
anxiety, fear, or confusion.
I run away from anyone who makes me feel
afraid.
I know what it is like to be touched with love. For
all other touches that I do not like and humiliate
me, I tell my trusted relatives and authorities.
There are people - my parents, police officers,
social workers, doctors, psychologists, teachers
- who are my support and I can always seek their
help.
My parents and loved ones always know where I
am and with whom.
I never go to a place I don't know, and if something
happens to me, I can't seek help.
I never follow strangers and do not approach
cars with strangers.
I am always looking for someone I can trust and
who can help me, such as my teachers.
know who to turn to (e.g. call 116 111 or 112, from anywhere and for free to ask for help,
advice and support).
There are things you should always share
with an adult you trust.
Here are some of them:
Share if something happens that scares or
worries you and you don't know what to do.
Share if someone says something rude, offensive or something that makes you feel uncomfortable.
СShare if someone wants you to keep a secret in
which something happens to your body.
Share if someone touches you in a way you don't
like or touches the intimate and private parts your body.
Share if someone is doing something that hurts
you.
Share the secret that makes you feel bad.
If you are not sure if something is good or
bad - share.
And here are some very important rules
that are good to remember
and follow to be safe:
My body is mine alone! This is my right and all
others, young and old, must respect it.
I can say «NO» to someone who wants to violate
this right of mine when I don't want to.
I recognize my feelings and I know that they can
help me decide whether to share my body and
how to communicate these decisions to others.
I say «NO» to any behavior that causes me
anxiety, fear, or confusion.
I run away from anyone who makes me feel
afraid.
I know what it is like to be touched with love. For
all other touches that I do not like and humiliate
me, I tell my trusted relatives and authorities.
There are people - my parents, police officers,
social workers, doctors, psychologists, teachers
- who are my support and I can always seek their
help.
My parents and loved ones always know where I
am and with whom.
I never go to a place I don't know, and if something
happens to me, I can't seek help.
I never follow strangers and do not approach
cars with strangers.
I am always looking for someone I can trust and
who can help me, such as my teachers.
know who to turn to (e.g. call 116 111 or 112, from anywhere and for free to ask for help,
advice and support).
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