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Old 06-28-2007, 06:03 AM
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ncdeac
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Frankly...my thoughts and prayers are being sent to you both. I was raped in college during a fraternity pledge week. It was a really difficult time for me, but I got counseling and came through it OK. The only time I really even think about it is if my husband comes up from behind me to hug me, I still jump 5 feet in the air. Treat her gently, but don't let her dwell. My parents at first thought it was best to let me try and heal on my own. All I wanted to do was hide in a darkened room. Fortunately my mom quickly realized this wasn't healthy and forced me, practically kicking and screaming, into therapy. I fought it at first thinking it was a waste of time but it really, really helped. I hope that in the next few days, while you are helping her get her teeth fixed, the two of you together can come up with a plan. Even if she doesn't realize it, the next few months are going to be hard and she is going to need support. I'm just so sorry this has happened.
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