"Sometimes, I can't stop thinking about it."

"For weeks, I couldn't wash away his smell."

"When I think about it, I feel like it's happening all over again."

There may be periods when you are preoccupied with thoughts and feelings about the assault. You may have unwanted memories or flashbacks and nightmares. When you think about what happened, you may reexperience some of the sensations and feelings you had during the assault, such as fear and powerlessness.