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BFF trauma: How can I help her?

 
My best friend was raped a few weeks ago. She discovered she was pregnant and decided to get an abortion. I understand her choice and respect her decision, but her parents don’t—they kicked her out of the house. She’s moved in with my family for now, but I don’t know what to do to help her. She’s really sad, and it kills me to see her like this. What can I do?

 

I’m so sorry about your friend.  Your friend is dealing with the aftermath of two traumatic events.  It is so generous that your family is allowing her live with you, and that you’re there for her when she needs a friend.

 

Lend an ear

Continue to comfort her and let her know that she can tell you anything.  Ask your parents if they’re comfortable with having your friend confide in them and if so, tell your friend that if she wants to talk to an adult, she can talk to your parents.

 

Get help

Right now, the best thing you can do for her is to be there for her and help her get professional guidance through this troubled time.  I would suggest to your friend to first talk to your school guidance counselor as a first step.  She can receive professional guidance and maybe even set up meetings with her parents to open the lines of communication.  The counselor could provide her with a list of professional counselors.   Give your friend the number of the National Sexual Assault Hotline, 1-800-656-HOPE (4673), to find a local counseling center. 
 
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Hey girlie. Just tell the MOD in the question that you don't want them to post the question. 
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by fashiondramamusic on 4/13/2011 8:46:18 PM

 
 

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Hi! How much is too much for talking to a teacher about friend stuff. Its not bullying but it is pretty weird and tricky. Thanks so much, sorry to bother you!!
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Hey girlie. You can never talk to a teacher too much. Wait until the issue gets resolved or you feel better about it.  
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by fashiondramamusic on 4/13/2011 8:10:10 PM

 
 

My god! she was raped and got pregnant! What kind of parents are they?! That's so wrong! Let your friend know that girls everyone who know her story are here for herSmile

by moxie4evr on 4/8/2011 11:47:23 PM

 
 

Wow that's completely unfair! Her parents should really be helping her out and being especially nice to her considering she got RAPED. And what could she have possibly done to stop this from happening? Nothing. It's not her fault she got pregnant. I think that's SO great and generous of you to let her live with you. I feel so bad for your friend she must feel awful with her parents kicking her out and her getting raped.

by girlsliferocksss98 on 4/6/2011 9:32:08 PM

 
 

Wow that's completely unfair! Her parents should really be helping her out and being especially nice to her considering she got RAPED. And what could she have possibly done to stop this from happening? Nothing. It's not her fault she got pregnant. I think that's SO great and generous of you to let her live with you. I feel so bad for your friend she must feel awful with her parents kicking her out and her getting raped.

by girlsliferocksss98 on 4/6/2011 9:30:11 PM

 
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