When I was 17, I was raped by a friend of mine. When I told one of my closest friends about it, he didn't believe me, so I didn't go to the authorities because I was too scared to think they wouldn't believe me either. I have tried forgetting that the rape ever happened for the past 6 years, but it has caused me to not be open and honest with others and not to trust anyone, including my friends and relatives. Recently, I've been going through a state of depression and just started reaching out to my friends telling them about my situation, which helped me stop blaming myself for the rape. I am looking to seek professional help because of my friends, but it is still very, very hard for me. Are there any other ways to get through this?
2007-09-30
13:46:14
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LadyPrincess
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