| Topic Review (Newest First) |
| 05-03-2007 02:20 AM | |
| dalal02 |
Re:Sexual assault The recent sexual assaults and rapes in our socity have sparked discussion and awareness regarding safety and prevention. Though these “stranger rapes” are frightening and horrible, it is also crucial to remember that these sexual assaults make up only a minority of the total sexual assaults that occur on socity. It is time for the men in socity to realize exactly how sexual assault concerns them and that they have the power to combat it. Sexual assault is often labeled as a women’s issue; however, it is men who can make the biggest change. It is time for the men to step up and make this a safer campus for women. |
| 04-14-2007 06:20 PM | |
| Fern |
Hi -- I don't post here much anymore but I happened to be here and saw this and had to post. This week it will be 8 years for me and the emotional scars are still there but it isn't awful anymore -- hasn't been for a long time. I don't think about it much anymore. If I do I can think about it calmly and I don't panic and freak out most of the time. I still blame myself but it was a date rape thing in my case -- not that it should make a difference but I'm sure you all know what I mean. My point is, your life will not always be like this. This event will fade and get smaller as you move past it. I do think I'm stronger -- not because of what happened to me, but because of the process of moving on with it as part of my past. Just give yourself time. I'm so, so sorry this happened to you. I am also shedding tears for you -- it is not fair and you shouldn't have to carry this burden. It will absolutely get better. |
| 04-04-2007 01:16 PM | |
| Outnumbered |
You are in my thoughts and prayers 
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| 04-04-2007 09:59 AM | |
| HiItsMe |
real "life" friends and family...not live...cuz y'all are live too 
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| 04-04-2007 09:58 AM | |
| HiItsMe |
You guys are the best and have helped a lot.  The past few days have been better. I am seeing a psychiatrist a couple of days a week. She says she will prescribe meds if I want them, but I don't. I took Ativan for a few days and it made me loopy and more depressed. Heck, they made me want to check out for good. I stopped taking them and now I am just dealing with the internal emotional pain. I am one of those who want things fixed NOW, but I know it's going to be a long, hard road. I am currently looking for a new job. I spoke with an old employer and he said he would take me back in a heartbeat. It's a 40 hour a week job programming. I don't know if I want to do that as I am going to school for my degree. If I could work part time, or maybe even start doing some contract work that I could do from home, maybe that would be better. I just know I cannot continue going to this same job everyday. (Actually I am only working 3 days a week, and it's hell doing so, but I cannot deplete my savings). Thanks again everyone for your support. Coming here has helped A LOT! I cannot put it into words. My real live friends and family have been very supportive, but this is different. |
| 04-04-2007 05:56 AM | |
| Krissa |
Just wanted to let you know you're in my thoughts.
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| 04-03-2007 03:14 PM | |
| Earthquake | Just thinking of you, and hoping you're okay. |
| 03-30-2007 08:01 PM | |
| Beavis |
I just saw this and I am so sorry you are going through this. Know that just because we can't see your face doesn't mean we can't "feel your pain" through your words sts. And I don't mean that in the condescending "I know what you are feeling way"...because I don't. I just mean, we are crying for you and with you. And I do think you are strong enough and you will get through this. You are entitled to all of your feelings, no matter what they are. Once again, I am so sorry.
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| 03-30-2007 07:54 AM | |
| REDSOXMAMA |
I am still keeping you in my prayers. I am PMing you right now. |
| 03-29-2007 03:40 PM | |
| onlywe | I just saw this. I'm so sorry this happened to you. I hope your doctor can find a good place. |
| 03-29-2007 08:44 AM | |
| HiItsMe |
My doctor is checking places out that my insurance will cover. I am doing better today. I am seeing a psychiatrist today in about an hour. Thank you everyone for your support.
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| 03-28-2007 07:40 PM | |
| Butchy |
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| 03-28-2007 08:49 AM | |
| Kiowa | I am so very sorry that you are having to deal with this. I am with Pudin, I am so angry that someone did this to you. I know they are just words on a message board and I really wish I could help you. You are strong, even when you feel weak. |
| 03-28-2007 05:17 AM | |
| Moist |
If you can check yourself in somewhere, it might be helpful. You'd have someone there around the clock. You'd probably also be surprised how many rape crisis people DO understand. I've known a good many people who went into things like that because of their own experiences. |
| 03-27-2007 10:31 PM | |
| Rizzo | I'm so sorry you are going through this. I think about you every day & it just breaks my heart to read your posts. I can't even imagine what you are going through. We're all here for you. |
| 03-27-2007 08:52 PM | |
| HiItsMe |
I have also lost 20 lbs. I am 5'5" and now I only weigh 103 <sigh>. I can't afford to lose any more weight. If I eat I vomit. Do people realize what rape does to a person? I don't even feel like I am me any more. I tell all of that to the rape crisis center and they say "yes I understand". But do they really? Does anyone really know that I am not "me" anymore? I feel like I should change my user name to HiItsFuckedUpMe! |
| 03-27-2007 08:43 PM | |
| HiItsMe |
I am thinking of checking myself into a place for a couple of weeks. Mom will stay for about a month or so (or however long I need) to help with my son. I do not think I am suicidal, but I am very depressed and do not know how to handle this. I would write more, but this is an open board. Thank you everyone for your support. |
| 03-27-2007 07:07 PM | |
| Coco |
 I'm so sorry...your last post up there just broke my heart. I wish I could do something. I'm so angry for you, and hurt for you.  Write all you need to. Crying is normal. I hope the crisis center can refer you to someone long term to talk to. Talk all you need to. |
| 03-27-2007 06:29 PM | |
| Butchy | I pm'd you. |
| 03-27-2007 06:22 PM | |
| Moist |
I wish I could do something to make you feel better. Crying and having it effect you is not weak. It's human. I'm so sorry you've had this happen. |
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