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[devon7]

Hi everyone, I'm new here obviously. I'm 21 and a survivor, that's actually the first time I've used that word and identified with it. I'm a senior in college and was attacked a few months ago by my boyfriends best friend. I've tried to report, but the school is too concerned with preserving their image to actually do anything. I don't know what else I'm supposed to say, but I'm kind of getting a touch of hope for the first time

[MeBeMary]

Hi devon,

Welcome to AS. I am sorry about the trauma that you have suffered, but you have found a very supportive site. The members here are truly understanding and kind. I am very happy that you identify with the word survivor, because you are. It takes great courage to try and report and I am sorry your school is giving you one of the classic school runarounds. I am glad you have found us and wish you the best of this healing journey.

Mary

 

[xKeepingFaithx]

Weclome to AS @devon7

I'm so sorry this happened to you. You don't have to worry about what to say, or not to say for that matter. I think we're all a nice bunch of people who understand what it's like to truly hurt. You ARE a survivor! I'd glad you've got some hope. With a little bit of hope, you can do anything.

Take care of yourself, you deserve to be at peace.

[devon7]

7 minutes ago, xKeepingFaithx said:

Weclome to AS @devon7

I'm so sorry this happened to you. You don't have to worry about what to say, or not to say for that matter. I think we're all a nice bunch of people who understand what it's like to truly hurt. You ARE a survivor! I'd glad you've got some hope. With a little bit of hope, you can do anything.

Take care of yourself, you deserve to be at peace.

Thank you for your kind words! This is really reassuring and comforting!

[Painnbroken]

Welcome to AS! I am sorry this had happed to you.  Take your time look around.  Everyone is kind and understanding and there is no judgement here. very supportive site.  I hope you can find some peace and begin your journey to heal. 

Dee

[devon7]

1 minute ago, Painnbroken said:

Welcome to AS! I am sorry this had happed to you.  Take your time look around.  Everyone is kind and understanding and there is no judgement here. very supportive site.  I hope you can find some peace and begin your journey to heal. 

Dee

Hi Dee, thank you, I'm already feeling much better than I have for the past few months

[Me89]

1 hour ago, devon7 said:

Hi everyone, I'm new here obviously. I'm 21 and a survivor, that's actually the first time I've used that word and identified with it. I'm a senior in college and was attacked a few months ago by my boyfriends best friend. I've tried to report, but the school is too concerned with preserving their image to actually do anything. I don't know what else I'm supposed to say, but I'm kind of getting a touch of hope for the first time

Welcome, devon. I am so sorry for what brought you here but I am confident you will find a supportive and welcoming community here. I hope you are able to find the support you need, both here and in real life.

[devon7]

2 minutes ago, Me89 said:

Welcome, devon. I am so sorry for what brought you here but I am confident you will find a supportive and welcoming community here. I hope you are able to find the support you need, both here and in real life.

Thank you, you're very thoughtful. I'm happy I found this 

[phoenixxx]

Welcome, @devon7. I am sorry for what happened to you, but the fact that you are looking for help so early on in the process is a really good sign. You are being very strong. I hope you don't mind me sharing, but many years ago, as a teenager, I was also hurt by my boyfriend's best friend, who I though to be a close friend, and whom I trusted. It was so confusing. I very much hope your boyfriend is supportive about this. Feel free to write to me should you want to talk.

[FayeW]

Hi Devon. The documentaries The Hunting Ground and It Happened Here follow what some students have had to go through to get their assaults taken seriously on college campuses. Here's a really helpful website: http://knowyourix.org/ I feel for you. I too was first assaulted in college. Sending you wishes for a smooth recovery.

[Kris78]

Welcome to AS I am glad you found us you will find this to be a very supportive sight with many wonderful people on here.

Kris

[reglois]

 

[Struggling88]

Hi, Devon7, and welcome!