topic Re: Losing friends over assaulter in PTSD and trauma

Losing friends over assaulter

Guest_74217187 — Thu, 05 Dec 2024 10:21:32 GMT

Hey everyone im Jessie, I've recently been through a horrible stage in my life. I was sexually assaulted in my sleep from a close friend. Cops can't do anything !! Lost alot of friends that weren't really my friends.. small town big talk, he's also the drug dealer of the town, I just want to leave 😞

Re: Losing friends over assaulter

indigo22 — Sat, 07 Dec 2024 09:22:43 GMT

Hi Jessie,

Welcome to the forums, I am so glad you reached out to us.

I am very sorry you have been through such a terrible ordeal, no one should have to go through that. And by someone you called a friend no less. I hope you are coping as best you can.

We really do find out who our true friends are when we go through a major life event, I am sorry you have not been supported by a lot of them. Are you getting any support from those who are left, or from family? Also wondering if you have been able to get some counselling to help you get through this.

It's not at all surprising that you would want to leave, is that an option for you? Do you have any family or friends in another location you could stay with for a while?

Please let me know what you most need and in what way I can support you.

I am sorry you have had to wait a couple of days for a reply, this time of year their are a lot of posts. I will get a notification if you reply to this post and will get back to you as soon as possible.

Be kind and gentle with yourself,

indigo 💜

Re: Losing friends over assaulter

Newaroundhere — Wed, 11 Dec 2024 09:03:30 GMT

Hi Jessie,

I agree with the other response about finding out who your friends are when you go through something like this. And sometimes leaving a place is the best thing for us. I live a long way from most of my family, and it's better for me that way. It can be lonely though so good networks of supporters is important. I hope you find some good people who will be there for you.

Re: Losing friends over assaulter

quirkywords — Wed, 11 Dec 2024 09:20:57 GMT

Guest

welcome to the forums. I am so sorry you had to experience this. Why can’t the police do anything..?
indigo has offered support.

we are listening and you are not alone.

Re: Losing friends over assaulter

Mepetme01 — Mon, 16 Dec 2024 22:00:40 GMT

so sorry to hear this it is the way these abusers operate

going through similar with some blow in to our coastal town

Re: Losing friends over assaulter

Mepetme01 — Mon, 16 Dec 2024 22:01:31 GMT

Lovely kind words healing you’re beautiful

Re: Losing friends over assaulter

Mepetme01 — Mon, 16 Dec 2024 22:02:06 GMT

❤️