devon7 Posted January 19, 2017 Share Posted January 19, 2017 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 Link to post
MeBeMary Posted January 19, 2017 Share Posted January 19, 2017 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 Link to post
xKeepingFaithx Posted January 19, 2017 Share Posted January 19, 2017 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. Link to post
devon7 Posted January 19, 2017 Author Share Posted January 19, 2017 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! Link to post
Painnbroken Posted January 19, 2017 Share Posted January 19, 2017 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 Link to post
devon7 Posted January 19, 2017 Author Share Posted January 19, 2017 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 Link to post
Me89 Posted January 19, 2017 Share Posted January 19, 2017 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. Link to post
devon7 Posted January 19, 2017 Author Share Posted January 19, 2017 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 Link to post
phoenixxx Posted January 19, 2017 Share Posted January 19, 2017 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. Link to post
FayeW Posted January 20, 2017 Share Posted January 20, 2017 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. Link to post
Kris78 Posted January 21, 2017 Share Posted January 21, 2017 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 Link to post
Struggling88 Posted January 22, 2017 Share Posted January 22, 2017 Hi, Devon7, and welcome! Link to post
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