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Originally Posted by AlethiaSi
I know that this is from a long time ago, however, I was raped this weekend by someone that I worked with. I've never had an experience in terms of someone i didn't know, but this is one of the hardest things I've ever gone through. I'm ok, then i'm not, i cry or start throwing up for no reason, the nightmares are.... unimaginable... and yet i can't bring myself to report the f*cker who did this to me.
This is why i'm coming to the conclusion that acquaintance rape is harder, but for different reasons... i'm not ready to get into all of the intricacies yet.
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I will echo what others have said about speaking up about it, even if you never wind up reporting him. Drolefille listed a toll-free number, but you may also want to look into Take Back the Night events in your community (either on a college campus nearby or a wider community event) as a space to share your story and get it out there, or just to be around people who know what you've been through. It definitely helped a friend of mine who went through relationship rape. If you haven't already, please also get a medical exam done.
I am so, so sorry that you have to go through this, and I hope that you get the courage to report him and press charges. I'm not qualified as a counselor or anything, but if you ever want a friendly ear, don't hesitate. You're in my prayers.