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Hi ames,

First of all welcome to the forums. I hope you enjoy your time here and find the support you need :)

there are some amazing people in this forum who would be happy to listen and give advice when you want to talk, either here on the boards or personally via Private Message.

Please feel free to PM me any time if you want to talk, or ask for my MSN details if you want them and I can send them to you :hug:
 
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If you need to talk to someone, I've been a rape crisis hotline person so I'm just a click away.
To Private Message me, just [url=http://christianforums.com/private.php?do=newpm&u=203766] Click Here.
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its been really hard because i just recently told my parents because i couldnt handle it on my own anymore and they were so upset. it was my fault that i started to drink with him but waking up with him on top of me was not at all what i would have even thought about happening to me. and so i guess its my fault but i still cant get over it. and i told one of my friends and its hard because this guy is popular so no one believes me and im kinda on my own and looking stupid for saying something like that. but what do i do? no one believes me except my parents and this is a little too big of a situation to be lying about. it just hurts me when i see my friends hanging out with him and taking pictures and stuff. i dont know how to handle it..
 
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*hug* Hun, it is not your fault. No-one can force you to do something like this and have it be your fault.

I also know how hard it is not to be believed.. not many people have believed me either.. but as hard as it is, try to rely on those who do believe you - your family. In time, seeing him might get easier.

Have you considered seeing a counsellor or other professional about this? They might be able to help you to cope and give you more advice :)

And I am also here if you ever want to talk *hug*

Blessings,
Katie
 
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Have you reported it to the authorities? No rape kit to be taken now, but they can certainly watch him. If your friends don't beleive you they aren't real friends. If you're in college it may be time to move to another. Be careful with booze it ain't your friend especially in large quantities.
 
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I blamed myself for years for allowing myself to get into a situation where I was vulnerable but that dd not make it my fault. It wasn't mine. I may have been guilty of being naive but not the rest. You are not to blame either. He is. I'm glad you have been able to tell someone about it. I kept mine a secret for more than 20 years. Hope your mom and dad can help you but would suggest a counselor. Sorry about the friends; that is painful. Take care.
 
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Don't beat up on yourself too much. Drinking and dating are not a good mix. Many people do not understand rape and its effects. You will need someone more understanding and supportive to talk through that horrible time.

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