There is an event that happened about 5 years ago that I think started this emotion for me.It is ongoing and has affected all parts of my life.
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Hello...I have never done this before
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Hello how are you doing today?
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Question
I am doing ok,and yourself?
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I am doing good, is there anything you would like to talk about?
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yes,I have never talked about it with any of my friends not even the ones closest to me.....about 5 years ago when my daughter was 16 she was sexually assaulted while at a sleepover at her friend's house
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I am so sorry. I understand it must be hard to deal with I myself have a daughter. Did you press charges?
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Affirmation and Reassurance
yes we did,there was an investigation and a trial that we had to testify at but unfortunatly he was found not guilty which I will never understand.
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That must be awful for her as well as you, I feel that sometimes the victims are left in the shadows when it comes to sexual assault. How is your daughter doing now?
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Reflection of feelings,Information
It was hard on her she felt like what was the point of it all for the jury not to believe her ..I kept telling her I was proud of her because it was a very brave thing to do..i also feel like this is why victims don't speak up out of fear of not being believed she is doing well now,she has a job and she is now a mom herself,my grandson is 15 months old
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That's true alot of people dont come forward with sexual assault due to being not believed. She was very brave, and is a role model for others!
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Providing Suggestions,Others
it was good she had really supportive friends to help her through it
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Yes friends are very helpful, Im glad she had that.
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Others
She was also in therapy for a time
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Therapy can be a great thing especially if you find that one therapist you feel comfortable with. It always helps to talk about things.
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Providing Suggestions
I think it was beneficial,I just wished she continued on with it..she stopped because her therapist left the practice Thanks for the chat,but I got to go
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