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Lyric (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Feb-28-10 01:03 AM Original message |
What would tell a woman who was raped? |
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REP (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Feb-28-10 01:05 AM Response to Original message |
1. Get her to a Rape Crisis Center |
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Lyric (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Feb-28-10 01:08 AM Response to Reply #1 |
3. I can try |
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REP (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Feb-28-10 01:13 AM Response to Reply #3 |
5. They have experience with these cases |
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Dorian Gray (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Feb-28-10 07:06 AM Response to Reply #1 |
27. Yes.... Rape Crisis Center |
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Skittles (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Feb-28-10 01:06 AM Response to Original message |
2. rape should always be reported, regardless of circumtances |
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Warpy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Feb-28-10 01:11 AM Response to Original message |
4. Since she's so fragile right now, I'd suggest getting her into a |
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EFerrari (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Feb-28-10 04:56 AM Response to Reply #4 |
22. Right on. The last thing that someone needs after a violation like that |
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proteus_lives (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Feb-28-10 01:13 AM Response to Original message |
6. Rape crisis center, lawyer, cops. |
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Foo Fighter (621 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Feb-28-10 01:42 AM Response to Reply #6 |
18. Good point about it getting in the paper. |
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vadawg (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Feb-28-10 07:11 AM Response to Reply #6 |
29. yup, but as spmeone who has dealt with this, unless she was involved in a murder or other serious |
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noamnety (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Feb-28-10 01:14 AM Response to Original message |
7. Rape convictions are notoriously hard to get. |
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pitohui (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Feb-28-10 03:38 PM Response to Reply #7 |
44. this is a good post and the best advise here EOM |
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Nikki Stone1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Feb-28-10 11:44 PM Response to Reply #7 |
52. Yes, I've seen DUers say "Why did she wait so long" too. Scumshits. |
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Book Lover (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Feb-28-10 01:18 AM Response to Original message |
8. Unreccing this thread? Stay classy, people. |
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sandnsea (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Feb-28-10 01:19 AM Response to Original message |
9. She should do what is best for her |
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Lil Missy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Feb-28-10 01:19 AM Response to Original message |
10. She needs counseling and/or rehab. As far as pressing charges, (without proof), |
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Mike K (539 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Feb-28-10 01:37 AM Response to Reply #10 |
16. The best thing you can do - |
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Dappleganger (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Feb-28-10 11:17 AM Response to Reply #16 |
39. But they may be repeat offenders... |
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ChicagoSuz219 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Feb-28-10 07:09 AM Response to Reply #10 |
28. Definitely counseling, and... |
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elleng (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Feb-28-10 01:22 AM Response to Original message |
11. Dear Lyric, its an awful tragedy. |
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iris27 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Feb-28-10 01:23 AM Response to Original message |
12. Get her counseling, and don't pressure her to report it. |
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Cessna Invesco Palin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Feb-28-10 01:24 AM Response to Original message |
13. OK, a few words of advice... |
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leftstreet (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Feb-28-10 01:26 AM Response to Original message |
14. Rape Crisis> Rehab> Kick Boxing |
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cliffordu (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Feb-28-10 01:27 AM Response to Original message |
15. PLEASE get her to a rape crisis center so she can get the help |
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glinda (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Feb-28-10 01:39 AM Response to Original message |
17. When I was jumped, I self medicated. In her admittance, she actually broke the first barrier |
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blogslut (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Feb-28-10 01:43 AM Response to Original message |
19. Be there for her |
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Bluerthanblue (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Feb-28-10 04:13 PM Response to Reply #19 |
49. best advice here imo |
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aquart (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Feb-28-10 04:26 AM Response to Original message |
20. Rape gifts. |
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EFerrari (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Feb-28-10 04:58 AM Response to Reply #20 |
23. That's brilliant. |
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Hekate (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Feb-28-10 04:44 AM Response to Original message |
21. Rape crisis center -- they will help HER determine what is best for HER to do... |
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varkam (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Feb-28-10 05:55 AM Response to Original message |
24. I'll tell you what I did. |
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gleaner (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Feb-28-10 06:13 AM Response to Original message |
25. I would find a rape crisis center ,,,, |
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polly7 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Feb-28-10 07:00 AM Response to Original message |
26. Support, support, support. |
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old mark (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Feb-28-10 08:28 AM Response to Original message |
30. Certainly, a crisis center and let a real knowledgeable person help her. |
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glowing (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Feb-28-10 09:16 AM Response to Original message |
31. Therapy would be the biggest help.. Not so sure she could get any sort of conviction |
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Chalco (817 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Feb-28-10 09:22 AM Response to Original message |
32. Quote from an Oprah show from a convicted rapist |
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Juche (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Feb-28-10 03:38 PM Response to Reply #32 |
45. Yeah, that is true |
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rug (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Feb-28-10 09:25 AM Response to Original message |
33. Rape does not cause alcoholism. |
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noamnety (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Feb-28-10 11:07 AM Response to Reply #33 |
34. There's a strong link between PTSD and alcoholism |
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nadinbrzezinski (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Feb-28-10 11:14 AM Response to Reply #33 |
36. But PTSD is higly linked to drug abuse |
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Lorien (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Feb-28-10 02:28 PM Response to Reply #33 |
40. Says the man with no facts to back up his claim. nt |
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rug (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Feb-28-10 02:47 PM Response to Reply #40 |
42. Says the poster who asserts rape victims become alcoholics. |
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nadinbrzezinski (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Feb-28-10 11:12 AM Response to Original message |
35. Rape Crisis Intervention Center |
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Dappleganger (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Feb-28-10 11:15 AM Response to Original message |
37. Keep talking with her. |
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pipi_k (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Feb-28-10 11:15 AM Response to Original message |
38. First thing I would say is... |
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dysfunctional press (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Feb-28-10 02:33 PM Response to Original message |
41. is there a statute of limitations, as far as filing charges is concerned? |
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pitohui (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Feb-28-10 03:36 PM Response to Original message |
43. there is absolutely NOTHING you can do, except encourage yr sister to get counseling |
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noamnety (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Feb-28-10 03:54 PM Response to Reply #43 |
47. Simultaneously the worst and best post in the thread. |
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pitohui (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Feb-28-10 04:02 PM Response to Reply #47 |
48. she needs to hear it from other people in AA/other alcoholics (not internet) |
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Odin2005 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Mar-01-10 12:15 AM Response to Reply #43 |
54. Oh look, a victim-blamer! |
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Cerridwen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Feb-28-10 03:54 PM Response to Original message |
46. She may not be ready for a face to face even with a counselor. |
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AlienGirl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Feb-28-10 06:05 PM Response to Original message |
50. Get counseling and press charges. Whatever illegal thing she was doing, limitations probably ran out |
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condoleeza (464 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Feb-28-10 11:42 PM Response to Original message |
51. Sorry, Lyric... |
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Odin2005 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Mar-01-10 12:10 AM Response to Original message |
53. Get her to a rape crisis center and to a therapist. And give her love and respect. |
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flvegan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Mar-01-10 12:18 AM Response to Original message |
55. Had I a sister in this situation, tbh, rationality would likely leave the building. |
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