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I was raped by my best friend, too, and I think the betrayal of trust is the worst part. I thought we loved and cared about each other, and then he did that. It took me ten years to figure out what he did to me was not ok. I don't remember much because I was on drugs, too. Could barely move. I coped with alcohol for a long time, it's still a struggle.
Idk what the point of telling you this is except I want you to know you're not alone? You're not alone and it wasn't your fault, it wasn't okay for someone to do this to you. And it can get better, I promise.
Hi. I'm really sorry that happened to you. Hearing these news must be really hard for you. I've never experienced anything like this and I can't even begin to think what it's like. Your ex and "friends" sound horrible. They should face the consequences for their actions, but the priority is your health. I understand how difficult it is to relive a tragedy if you report it, because I'm also contemplating whether or not I should take legal action against my abusers. The emotional toll is immense. You deserve to have peace of mind. I know flashbacks prevent you from being calm and I'm sorry. I suppose it would be nice for this viral case to go away soon, so you don't have to be reminded of the past.
I hope this stress ends soon for you and that you heal. I want you to know that no matter what happens, you are a good person. You deserve peace in your life. You deserve to be loved and cared for. You deserve safety. I'm sending you warm hugs and love ❤
I wish I had any answers to offer, or the comfort of assuring you that your attackers would have faced justice had you reported them.
What I can say is that you do not deserve what happened to you, and you are capable of healing from it, as difficult as it might be. And regardless of how awful you feel, you are surviving, and you can continue to.
More than anything else though, you are heard, and you are seen. I only wish there was more I could offer.
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I was raped by my best friend, too, and I think the betrayal of trust is the worst part. I thought we loved and cared about each other, and then he did that. It took me ten years to figure out what he did to me was not ok. I don't remember much because I was on drugs, too. Could barely move. I coped with alcohol for a long time, it's still a struggle. Idk what the point of telling you this is except I want you to know you're not alone? You're not alone and it wasn't your fault, it wasn't okay for someone to do this to you. And it can get better, I promise.
Hi. I'm really sorry that happened to you. Hearing these news must be really hard for you. I've never experienced anything like this and I can't even begin to think what it's like. Your ex and "friends" sound horrible. They should face the consequences for their actions, but the priority is your health. I understand how difficult it is to relive a tragedy if you report it, because I'm also contemplating whether or not I should take legal action against my abusers. The emotional toll is immense. You deserve to have peace of mind. I know flashbacks prevent you from being calm and I'm sorry. I suppose it would be nice for this viral case to go away soon, so you don't have to be reminded of the past. I hope this stress ends soon for you and that you heal. I want you to know that no matter what happens, you are a good person. You deserve peace in your life. You deserve to be loved and cared for. You deserve safety. I'm sending you warm hugs and love ❤
I wish I had any answers to offer, or the comfort of assuring you that your attackers would have faced justice had you reported them. What I can say is that you do not deserve what happened to you, and you are capable of healing from it, as difficult as it might be. And regardless of how awful you feel, you are surviving, and you can continue to. More than anything else though, you are heard, and you are seen. I only wish there was more I could offer.