You should also talk to your friends about the second incident as that's what friends are for to help and support you through things in life.
I realise you think I don't understand what its like that your going through and your right I can only imagine what it must be like but my advice to tell someone is going to be hard to do but that is going to be the first steps to making you start to feel what has happened isn't your fault.
Just think what of any other you girl that may stay there what could happen to her as well, so if you tell someone then your not only helping yourself but helping any other girl it may happen to.
I know what I'm saying seems very harsh and hard but its the only way you will start to get through this with out blaming yourself because its not your fault what happened to you, you was staying in someone else's house where you should of been safe.
Please think about telling someone else even if it is just your friends because they will be able to needs you more support. :-)
best thing to remember is that it wasnt your fault
I never thought of it like that. I never realized that if my parents knew, I wouldn't be made to go back to their house. But I also feel like it would tear apart my parents friendship with the guy's parents. I don't want that at all.
But after reading everyone's replies I have a little more confidence in telling my parents. Thank you so much. As I type this, I'm thinking of what it would be like after I tell them and it's causing me to tear up.
I haven't told them. Every time I think about it I get terrified. I also cry REALLY easily. Like it's unbelievable how easy I cry. Just to give you an example, my dad once asked me if everything was okay. Everything was but for some reason I just started crying. Point is, I'm scared I'll start crying and then I won't be able to tell them.
I just told my mom. Although she said that they're going to disconnect from that family after telling his parents (which was what i was worried about), i feel like a giant weight has been lifted. I never have to go back there again. I never have to see him again. I'm free.
I sure am trying. obviously, there is going to be some healing in order but I think that now I can manage to make it happen. :) thanks to everyone who helped me through this.
Chloe-
I just stumbled across this thread & read your progress in building the courage to speak up. I just had to tell you that it's a really admirable outcome & it seems that you not only were able to get the help you needed from your mom, and letting the truth come free- but you also have grown a sense of self-esteem & strength in tackling a fear of voicing yourself. Through all of this, as awful as it may be, this has made you a stronger woman & you will learn that taking the good & the bad in life, is all going to form you as a smarter, stronger, more confident woman. Just be sure to keep your attitude of self-worth. This will ensure your ability to recognize when you deserve better- in all aspects of your life. Relationships, work, friendships, everything.
When you speak to your friends, and especially confiding in your parents, or therapist, you're opening the door for yourself to heal properly & your future will only benefit from seeking the support. Even coming to this forum has made a huge difference for you & you've been impacted here!
I can go on forever, but I wanted to at least let you know that you are an inspiration already, to any one person that may be going through a similar struggle. So, keep your head up, and best wishes to you as you heal from this life lesson. If you need any more advice, or just need some help in keeping positive, please don't hesitate to continue this thread. We are here to help, as we are all benefiting from the use of this forum! I'm here to gain help & knowledge in a totally different topic, but I have great experience, knowledge & countless life lessons that enable me to help others in other topics, unrelated to my own struggles!!
Again, best of luck! And great job in standing up for your integrity & the respect of your personal space.