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Re: My girlfriend was raped. -
April 4th 2014, 05:17 AM
Hey there. 
Firstly, you are a really good boyfriend for being concerned and for wanting to help her.
Was she raped recently? If so, she should go to a gynecologist to get checked out to make sure she's okay physically. Survivors of abuse are associated with feelings of great embarrassment, shame, and feelings of being dirty or impure. She might not be comfortable opening up to you completely about this yet. Just remind her that you're there for her, and encourage her to seek help. Also, look for signs of other affects such as PTSD or self-harm.
When being there for her, remember to take care of yourself too, okay? Take some time out to think and to accept that this happened to your girlfriend. If you're feeling overwhelmed, take a walk or confide in someone you trust so you don't have to bottle this inside.
Let me know if you want to talk.
If clarity's in death, then why won't this die?
Years of tearing down our banners, you and I
Living for the thrill of hitting you where it hurts
Give me back my girlhood, it was mine first
The axe forgets, but the tree remembers
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