did my friend have a rape flashback?!
Question: Did my friend have a rape flashback?
we tried to calm her down and she kept holding the waist of her pants up.
was this a rape flashback??? we got her to calm down but we're afraid to ask...what do you think? i want to help her. i'm not sure if she was raped but does it sound like she was?
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Most likely , yes. Give her these sites , because they have a healing method that works well and quickly , eftuniverse.com click on 'get started free', eftmastersworldwide.com and rainn.org a rape help site.
Let her know that you are concerned and do want to pry, but have some sites for her to check out.Let her know you know something is bothering her and that you are there to listen and be supportive, only if you are, though.
Support groups at dailystrength.org also
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It sounds like it. And it sounds like she still hasn't dealt with it. If she doesn't offer the info to you, don't ask specifically if she was raped. That in itself is traumatizing since being raped it hard enough, because it makes you feel gross and not worthy of anyone. I'd just ask her if she is okay and reassure her that no matter what happened (not alluding to the fact that you think she was raped) you still appreciate her and are there for her. Giver her time and show her she can open up to you.
Rape victim with GREAT friends and therapy.
It sounds like she did have some kind of sexual abuse flashback. The best thing you can do for her is let her know that she's always safe when she's with you, and perhaps (with her permission) talk to a trusted adult (teacher, school counselor, parents, doctors) about what happened. If possible, have her come with you. She can get through her trauma with help from loved ones and caring professionals. Good luck!
it sounds to me like some form of abuse has happened to her that she has not dealt with. was it some kind od back flash ? most definitely. if you want to talk to her about it do it when you are alone with her and do it in a very gentle way. if she indicates in any way that the subject is not open for discussion then let it alone. but let her know that you will always be there for her should she need some one
survivor of rape.
yes definately you should make her talk about it because if you dont it can lead to much worse things like suicide or drug abuse the trauma can get worse with stress so tell someone she sees everyday to keep an eye on her and stuff
well it sure sounds like it. just ask her what she was talking about. she may not want to talk about it though.