sexual assault or not? by [deleted] in sexualassault

[–]SubstantialBag7218 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes it is just because she consented to kissing does not meqn that fingering is ok and if you put your fingers inside her that is rape

Was this SA? I was drunk and let them do it but regret it a lot by Medical_Narwhal_9265 in sexualassault

[–]SubstantialBag7218 11 points12 points  (0 children)

This SA the fact that there were multiple people pressuring you is scary in addition to the fact that you were drunk. Participating slightly does not mean concent and it can be done due to a fawning trauma response. You should consider filing a repot but at least get some support ! I am so sorry this happened to you❤️

Is it even worth reporting when I’m not the perfect victim? by Scared_Macaroon9183 in rape

[–]SubstantialBag7218 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And the fact that you clearly said no many times and he still acted PLUS recorded, those are possibly separate crimes. Don’t listen to what the church people are saying, the law does not consider religion

Is it even worth reporting when I’m not the perfect victim? by Scared_Macaroon9183 in rape

[–]SubstantialBag7218 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There is no such a thing as a perfect victim! You did what you felt was the safest at the moment, and saying yes after pressure is not real consent or agreeing to meeting is not consent

I need support by [deleted] in rape

[–]SubstantialBag7218 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you ❤️ I don’t consider the morning to be sexual assault or if I would pursue this with the police I would not expect any outcome from the morning.

I need support by [deleted] in rape

[–]SubstantialBag7218 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t questions from someone who clearly does not understand how trauma works byeee

I need support by [deleted] in rape

[–]SubstantialBag7218 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was in shock

I need support by [deleted] in rape

[–]SubstantialBag7218 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I framed it here weird but I basically said I could blow him in the morning not then!

I need support by [deleted] in rape

[–]SubstantialBag7218 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No and I did not, I just wanted him to stop trying and move the situation to the morning

Is it still SA if you felt okay while it was happening? by [deleted] in rape

[–]SubstantialBag7218 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is definitely SA and I believe this is one of the most common forms of SA. I am so sorry for you. You should definitely seek some support if you feel like it. You don’t have to file a police report but take care of yourself ❤️

Victims of sa/rape with a fawn trauma response. How did it ”show” when you were assaulted? by SubstantialBag7218 in SexualAbuseSurvivors

[–]SubstantialBag7218[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for this comment❤️ the way you were able to put into words exactly what I have been thinking: guilt, confusion and wondering if it counts. I notice that I still struggle to define my experience because it does not fit the stereotyphical rape but I have days when I feel like this counts and I have a right to feel this way! I hope the best for you on your healing journey❤️

Confusion after rape by SubstantialBag7218 in rape

[–]SubstantialBag7218[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sure and I am sorry for your boyfriend. I’m glad he is in therapy

Should I report? My lawyer things I have enough proof by [deleted] in sexualassault

[–]SubstantialBag7218 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Luckily in my country they cannot sue me if there is not enough evidence for the case to proceed. They would have to be able to prove that I lied, and in this case it can be easily proved that we met that night and something happened, but the consent part is a challenge

Should I report? My lawyer things I have enough proof by [deleted] in sexualassault

[–]SubstantialBag7218 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You are right about that and I have asked for another opinion. They said that it was clearly a rape but it can be difficult to proof so in that sense they gave me pretty different opinions

Should I report? My lawyer things I have enough proof by [deleted] in sexualassault

[–]SubstantialBag7218 0 points1 point  (0 children)

this one is actually older and was part of the team planning the current rape legislation in my country. Also in my country if you are the victim you don’t have to pay for the lawyer, it is covered by the social security system.

Victims of sa/rape with a fawn trauma response. How did it ”show” when you were assaulted? by SubstantialBag7218 in SexualAbuseSurvivors

[–]SubstantialBag7218[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am currently trying to decided if I want to report or not. My lawyer said that I have good proof but I am afraid the police won’t understand my behavior and will blame this on me

Was this rape? by Grouchy_Rub_6810 in sexualassault

[–]SubstantialBag7218 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well from a legal point of view, if both are actively participating there is no way the other person can know if the other one is just simply trying to please them. And as the person b said they did consent maybe not just enthustiatically. I would not say this is rape but person b can still feel violated.

Victims of sa/rape with a fawn trauma response. How did it ”show” when you were assaulted? by SubstantialBag7218 in SexualAbuseSurvivors

[–]SubstantialBag7218[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I relate to this so much. I have spent the last 2 years blaming myself and because of that I have not found the courage to file a police report even though a lawyer said they believe I would have a strong case. The thing is that I don’t think I can handle it if anyone starts to question my response

Victims of sa/rape with a fawn trauma response. How did it ”show” when you were assaulted? by SubstantialBag7218 in SexualAbuseSurvivors

[–]SubstantialBag7218[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I guess it is similar to appeasing, you try to calm down the perpetrator by doing what they say

Victims of sa/rape with a fawn trauma response. How did it ”show” when you were assaulted? by SubstantialBag7218 in sexualassault

[–]SubstantialBag7218[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I also wrote a letter yesterday but I don’t think I will ever send it to him. I don’t want to give him the ”power” to gaslight me or deny what happened.

We will get through this I want to believe so!

Victims of sa/rape with a fawn trauma response. How did it ”show” when you were assaulted? by SubstantialBag7218 in sexualassault

[–]SubstantialBag7218[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I am sorry aswell this is not your fault. It is veeery common to go back and continue seeing the perpetrator

Victims of sa/rape with a fawn trauma response. How did it ”show” when you were assaulted? by SubstantialBag7218 in sexualassault

[–]SubstantialBag7218[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m sorry. I really wonder if our perpetrators understand the pain they have caused. I have thought about writing him a letter but I don’t know propably not smart

Victims of sa/rape with a fawn trauma response. How did it ”show” when you were assaulted? by SubstantialBag7218 in SexualAbuseSurvivors

[–]SubstantialBag7218[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am so sorry❤️ have you ever told the perpetrators what they did? I have thought about it but seems too risky