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Date: 8/21/2007
Time: 11:10:43 AM
Remote Name: 69.137.17.106
When I was 12, I was raped. I chose not to tell my parents because I was afraid that they wouldn't believe me, they would be mad at me, or they would get over protective and not let me go anywhere. Looking back, the first two reasons seem a bit childish, but I still haven't told them. A few of my friends know but no one else. I have been to chat boards and such things and they all say to tell someone, in case I was hurt physically or something like that, but I'm not sure telling someone is going to help me. I've been to the doctors and am healthy- no STDs or lasting damage. But lately I've been considering telling them, but am still worried that they will get mad at me for not telling them or, as my friends have joked and could easily happen, they would get over protective and hire me a body guard. I think I am also freaked that they will think it is a ploy for attention. My brother and sister recently got into trouble and I've been a bit left out (although I prefer to be left alone, so it is not a big deal). I think my parents might think I was lying so that they would pay attention to me instead of Teddy and Elizabeth. So what is your opinion of what I should do? Should I tell my parents and not have to hide stuff, or just leave it alone? Thanks. Isabelle