… contact. You may know of sexual assault as "rape", "date rape", and/or "acquaintance rape." Sometimes, a person may feel that they have to "go along with" or "give into" their partner's requests or demands. They may do so to avoid upsetting the … you'll need to understand the process. Remember that it wasn't your fault. Recognize that healing from rape takes time. Give yourself the time you need. Know that it's never too late to call. Even if the attack happened years ago, there are resources available to help you. Many victims do not realize they need help until months or …