Support the mentally traumatized

[AF]

I'm apologizing now, if this is considered grounds for a religous debate or anything of the sort, but I don't think it is. Once again, sorry.

A friend of mine was almost raped, Saturday, September 10th, and I just wanted to kind'a start a support thread for her. I think she'd appritiate it if anyone who's religous in any manner prayed for her, or whatever it is you may do. I'm not going to say who she is, because if there's even the slightest chance that one of you know her, I don't know how she'd feel if you knew. So, yeah, I just think she could use your guys' support in this.

PS: if any others were, or almost were, raped, then feel free to post about it, and I'll pray for you, as well.

PPS/PSS/[whatever]: I'm sorry, once again, if this may be considered grounds for religous debate/discussion *bows*.

[StrawberryInuPie]

; Well, i'm very sorry to hear that. Rape is horrible, and that bastard will burn.

Uh..I don't quite know what to say other than that..

I hope she's alright, and the asshat who tried to rape her is caught and thrown in jail.

[kfttjdb]

I don't know if this is appropriate or not for the message board, but since it hasn't been locked I'll reply:

This kind of situation makes you angry because you feel helpless. That is weakening. It will take time to get back to normal, but normalcy will come. Be supportive to your friend. Anytime she wants you to leave her alone, do it. When she starts to cry, let her. Being attacked is so close to rape itself that the feelings of the aftermath are the same. She'll feel like no one understands. Make her know that you will try. There's no time limit on "getting over it". It could take weeks or even years, it just depends on the person. It took me several months. Be patient and make sure she knows she has a friend.

[Lovely]

It's not that I don't have sympathy for you or your friend. But... well, whether you mean to or not, you ARE bringing up religion into this, and we do have a rule about that here.

I did see this thead earlier in the day, and I've kept it open for a bit, but it's time for it to be locked.

Once again, my apologies and sympathies go out to you and your friend.
If you still feel the need to discuss this you can try CCU message boards, which aren't as restrictive.