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Should I tell my parents about being raped?
I'm in my early twenties. I was raped as a teenager and never told my parents. Should I ever tell them? If they knew, they might be able to understand me better (I've got some psychological issues) but I don't want to upset them - if they knew, they'd be so so sad and would probably feel like it's their fault somehow. Is it worth it to tell them, or is this something that's best to keep from them?
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You should definitly tell them about it hun. That's something that they should know. I'm sorry that happened to you, thats horrible :( Goodluck. xOx
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tell your parents! if they knew wat was goin on,they can offer you support and help you, and it will upset them more, if they find out from some one else wat happened or knowing that something was wrond with their daughter and they cant help...Do the best thing and tell them
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i thin you should tell them cuz their ur parents and they kinda hav a rie to no
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yes absolutely. you don't need to suffer that alone. you need the support of the people you love.
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You should definatly tell them. You said yourself that it might help them understand you better. Sit them down and tell them. Explain to them that it's no way whatsoever their fault. But please, tell them.
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well if you were raped years ago, and you felt no need telling them THEN, which is the most important time, then I guess you don't HAVE to now. I think you should though, but what's the point? it happened a long time ago and theres nothing you can do. I think you should have told them then, but shoulda coulda woulda, you know? think of if you DO tell them, would it make matters worse? possibly. but they should know since they are your parents. but if it's not a big deal, then I guess not?
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hey, i'm sorry to hear that you were raped as a teenager. you should definitely tell them. they might be able to help you feel better about yourself, and even though you have told some people, you cant keep these things away from your parents. i dont know what you feel when you're around them, but i know that if that happened to me, i would always feel weird and guilty around them for not telling them. its like they're missing a part of you, tehir own daughter. i dont want to tell you what to do, you seem old enough to take your own decisions, but i strongly believe that should tell your parents about what happened to you. hope i helped, peace and love
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You should tell them that way they can see you from your point of view and just let them know that you are only telling them now cuz your still hurt from it all -trix
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Hey..you should definatley tell them. If it will help them understand you better than you should tell them. It's a very serious situation, and you can't just handle it on your own, so they might even be able to make you feel better about it. I'm sure they will be upset, but they will continue to love and support you and maybe you will be able to put it all behind you and try and move on! xo hope i helped...drop one in the inbox if u need nething else! aaf casey
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Tell your parents! I understand what a strain you go through just mentally with dealing with this. They are your parents, and maybe after telling them you will be able to put that piece of your life to rest.
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YEAH YOU SHOULD TELL YOUR PARENTS!! What if something goes wrong.. You neeeed to tell them. Or at least another person. Thats not good to be raped. Its not best to keep it to yourself. It would be best to tell them and tell them how it happened. WHat were you doing at the time you got raped.
Christine
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i would say to tell them, i think that they have a right to know...but good luck
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