Question Posted Saturday January 29 2005, 12:03 pm
my friend told me she was raped by some guy at a party a few years back. i told her she should report it to the police but all she remembers was that he was black and tall (about the african-americain male population). and since it happen so long ago why say anything? no, she told me. and a few weeks ago she showed me that she cutting herself and stealing razors from some store. i feel like these are the kinda things you dont keep a secert about. what should i do?
berryhappii answered Saturday May 14 2005, 11:45 am: you should tell an adult you trust what has been going on maybe she just needs some one to talk to so talk to her tell her what she is doing could hurt her and maybe have that trusted adult talk to her parents
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kelseyANDbethany answered Monday February 21 2005, 7:12 pm: Even if your friend doesnt remember much about him, you should still tell her to tell someone. Even if the police can`t find him she should find someone to talk to. Try going to a school counselor or a teacher you trust with her and explaining her troubles. it might actually help. About the cutting, that is the most horrible way to take your anger out. Try to tell her different ways to take her anger out. Like : screaming in a pillow, listening to calming music, or taking a warm bath. It sounds she is becoming addicted to it and that wont lead to good things. help her before its to late..
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aBsTrAcTwOrLd3 answered Saturday January 29 2005, 5:05 pm: It is great thet you want help and that you realy care. Talk to your mom eventhough you are breaking the big code of trust it is better she lives and hates you than she dies and for the rest of your life you feel guilty that it was all your fault. Right? [ aBsTrAcTwOrLd3's advice column | Ask aBsTrAcTwOrLd3 A Question ]
lilcubanhoney93 answered Saturday January 29 2005, 3:37 pm: omg that is just like an episode of DEGRASI i dont know what she should do about the thing that she was raped but she should see the school shrink i know that seems a boit weird but they can help and there is phisical therapy she should got one of thoes so she can stop [ lilcubanhoney93's advice column | Ask lilcubanhoney93 A Question ]
bAhAmAmA0250 answered Saturday January 29 2005, 3:14 pm: I would go talk to your school counsolar and just be like i have this friend... and go from there and she will know what to do and to say. She will help you out alot! trust me-trix [ bAhAmAmA0250's advice column | Ask bAhAmAmA0250 A Question ]
laffintaffy359 answered Saturday January 29 2005, 1:50 pm: Ya, you're right, those are definitely things you don't keep secret about. the raping incident can be reported, even though she doens't remember much, the time and date of the party could help investigators. But if she had reported it earlier, closer to the time of the rape it would've helped more, still, any kind of info can help. About the cutting, you can seriously hurt yourself doing that. show your friend that you're concerned about her & make sure that she's aware of how much damage she's doing to herself, don't make a bigger deal about than you need to around her though, you don't want her doing anything else. Be there for her and try to help her out with this but be aware that there's only so much you can do, if she still doesn't stop cutting herself, then it's probably time you talked to an adult about this, even if she doens't want you too, it could help save her. It's really good that you're so concerned about her, you're prby a great friend. write back if u need any more help!
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Scream_Out_Loud answered Saturday January 29 2005, 1:40 pm: Dear Friend,
It's so terrible when I hear stories of girls who never report they've been raped. If you never tell anyone, as you can obviously see by your friend, the terrible feelings of being taken advantage of fester inside your heart until you cant take it anymore. Your bud may think nothing can be done about what's happened to her but she's wrong. Any information about her story can save someone else from becoming a victim too.
Your friend is hurting inside. Probably more than anyone can imagine. If you really care about this girl you need to seek adult advice. I know she's not ready to tell someone what's bothering her but as her friend it's your job to help keep her safe. Tell someone you trust. It doesnt have to be her parents or your parents. Tell a counseler. Tell an older family friend. Tell someone. Tell anyone.
Your friend needs help and she needs help now. Obviously your a good person. You care very much about your bud. So do the right thing. Tell someone who can help you both.
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