Kindred2Evil -> RE: rape/submission (5/4/2005 10:17:54 AM)
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Rape is a horrible, terrible, life changing thing. I was raped at church camp when I was 14, then again later in life by friends of my former husbands. That was my intro into this lifestyle. For many years I didn't see the difference any more than your friend did/does. Luckily for me, the man I am married to now has helped me, as have numerous other friends and a psychologist I feel I owe my life to. Blocking out the events that happened, or shutting them down is not a healthy way to deal with it. She needs to find someone who can help her, I agree with needing someone who has been there. For the longest time, any time I was held down, even just in play for fun, I would have a massive panic attack. They have stopped now. Tell your friend to stay strong, that what happened is NOT her fault. For whatever reason, Fate stepped in and changed her life. Now she has the chance to change it again by getting help. Though I do not know her, or you for that matter, my heart goes out to anyone who has gone through this. One of my favorite quotes I've seen is "I'm not a victim, I'm a survivor". She IS a survivor. To take the sting out of this event, she needs to accept what happened, to stop giving into the pain of it, to take control of it through therapy, or counseling. I hope that she takes her husband with her, as he definately does need to know what she's going through to help her as well. Goddess keep her, you and all others safe. My prayers are with you as is my heart.
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