Story context
A person may want help and still find speaking difficult.
Why might someone stay silent even when they want help?
Understand the idea
Barriers may be practical, emotional, social or safety-related: fear, loyalty, dependence, uncertainty, housing, money, relationships and fear of not being believed.
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You do not need to share anything about your own life or family.
A fictional situation
The person has previously said that everything is fine, but their circumstances suggest they may be frightened about what happens next.
Barrier map · Barriers to asking for help
Question 1 of 3 · Barrier map
Which of these may make asking for help difficult?
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Quick activity summary
Silence is not consent, and changing an account does not make concern disappear.
Optional extension: Consider outing, immigration, disability, finance, housing and digital surveillance as possible barriers.