Can you guide me to helping myself with therapy?

Question

I've tried like the dickens to get counseling for the aggravated sexual assault I went through a month ago. I've called all the hotlines and they couldn't help, I called my church and even my old church and they couldn't help me.

When I say they can't help I mean that I can't even seem to get a human on the phone, all I get are "leave a message at the beep" and no one ever calls back. My church said the "counseling pastor" is gone on vacation until next month. It's so ridiculous that I can't even find one sympathetic ear, so I said "okay God I get the hint, I have to help myself".

So I'm asking, how do I help myself overcome this? Can you recommend a book or tape that can help me deal with this terror I feel now and then, and the depression that follows it?

Please please don't tell me to keep calling, I seriously gave it a good try and got nothing for my effort, I can't keep doing it. If I don't get help soon, I'm afraid I might die.

Answer 1

Oooh my. This is sad. And you really do need an understanding, listening ear with some knowledge to get you through this.

There is a nationwide network of Christian Counselors who use the NewLife referral system - and very likely, atleast one counselor in your area, well experienced in sexual assault matters and how it effects a woman. (been there myself)

Online at Newlife.com or on the phone at 1-800-NEWLIFE.
Often what they will do, is take your number and have one of the counselors onstaff give you a call back.
Newlife addresses all aspects of sexual issues in their books and workbooks.

I understand your feeling. It is a tough place to be. Please choose to live and to survive. Don't let evil win.

Answer 2

Hi

Sorry you have had a rough time. Unforunatly some places do not understand how you are feeling, and dont know how to help.

Please dont give up, there is support out there for you. I run a website and forums for survivors of abuse and rape. We offer an listening ear, and lend our support and advice to help you in your path to healing.

Hope this helps and I wish you the best of luck.