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Question
well umm...i was recently raped by a fren...n afterwards he sed it was my fault because i was the one tht got on top of him, when in fact he dragged me on top n everytime i moved to pull away he wud grab me tightly and he dragged me onto him. so i jus want to know if it really was my fault like he sed...
Thanks
Consent means that at any point you can say yes or no. If you did not want sex, and openly say agree or is you wanted him to stop at any point, then it is sex against your will. I would report him as he will most likely continue to do this to others. At the very least, have nothing to do with him and get counseling if you need to.
A good organization to contact would be www.RAINN.org
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Lucille Zimmerman
Expertise
I can answer questions related to childhood sexual abuse, specifically the ways it negatively impacts a person emotionally.
Experience
For two years I have led a weekly support group for adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse.
Organizations
American Association of Christian Counseling, American Psychological Association, EMDRIA
Publications
Several newspaper articles. I am now working on a book with an agent.
Education/Credentials
Master of Arts in Counseling
Awards and Honors
Maintained a 3.95 GPA in graduate school
Past/Present Clients
I have worked with clients who have Dissociative Identity Disorder (previously called multiple personality disorder) due to post-traumatic stress surrounding childhood sexual abuse. I have spent lots of time with this type of clientele
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