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Helping a friend
If someone told you this happened to them, how you respond matters a lot. You don't need to fix everything. You just need to be on their side.
What to say first
- Believe them, and tell them it isn't their fault, even if they shared the image with someone originally.
- Ask what they want help with, rather than taking over.
What not to do
- Don't look at, save, or share the images.
- Don't confront the person who posted them. It can make things worse and put you or your friend at risk.
- Don't pay anyone who is making threats.
Practical ways to help
- Search for the images so they don't have to see them.
- Sit with them while they fill in the templates.
- Keep the evidence log for them.
- Set a reminder to check 48 hours after each request.
Look after yourself too
Supporting someone through this is hard. The support lines on this page help friends and family, too.