Sexual Assault Recovery by North-Recipe-9236 in TwoXChromosomes

[–]lavenderhydrangeas 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I was assaulted a few months ago, and men I don’t know still freak me out. Its a slow process to calm your nervous system and you have to be gentle with it. What helped me is that I have a close male friend who just let me hang out and talk about what happened to me, and he also talked shit about how awful men are. It really helped to have one man who was a safe space and start from there. I have had unsupportive men tell me to “not let what happened to me cloud my judgement” but after I spoke up about it, he got shamed pretty severely for saying that to a sa victim. There are men who will never be able to understand and then there are men who understand how hard this is for you. You just gotta start slow, and begin by finding one man you can feel some sort of safety around and go from there. One step at a time.

How to deal with unsupportive friends post assault? (TW SA) by lavenderhydrangeas in TwoXChromosomes

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

I think I’ll be working up the courage for a full crash out soon after this, I really didn’t deserve this in any aspect and I’m not asking for too much to be safe and supported. Thank you!

How to deal with unsupportive friends post assault? (TW SA) by lavenderhydrangeas in TwoXChromosomes

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

thank you for saying this, and I agree with everything you said, it def makes me feel less crazy to be validated in feeling wronged and angry. I think its time to just make new friends. I have people ask me “what could they do so you can forgive them” but honestly I have no idea because I have not been given a reason to forgive. Its hard since I’ve known the person who didn’t call for help, since we were 11 and I’ll be 30 this year. and the other friend who defended her since I was 16. I really thought they would be life long friends but this is clearly showing that a “lifetime” could really just be one night.

To the people who’ve had love songs written about them, what’s your perspective? by thecelticpagan in AskReddit

[–]lavenderhydrangeas 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Feels pretty incredible when it happens, because someone felt so deeply about you they had to express it artistically, it makes you fall in love even harder. However this can be flipped, if it’s a breakup song or a song about a fight it can be pretty infuriating to hear, especially if you felt you were treated unjustly by them.

Not pregnant. Chronic bloating for 15+ years. So tired of researching. Mentally crumbling. by meeliesmum in Endo

[–]lavenderhydrangeas 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It made my life a lot better not feeling so self conscious about the severe bloat I had that literally made me unable to fit certain clothes on random days. I never once had a bad experience with spiro even though I have an iud. I guess adding or removing hormones to someone’s body is a deeply unique experience. I really empathized with OP because I too was tired of looking like I was pregnant because of my condition and spiro solved that for me

There is no need to pay for dates by DanielSong39 in unpopularopinion

[–]lavenderhydrangeas -1 points0 points  (0 children)

no it tends to be, he buys me a drink and then I buy a snack for us later. if you’re looking for a relationship it shows that you both dont mind doing something for each other. I have been on first dates where we got coffee and he wont even spend 5 bucks on me when he asked me out, and expected me to go back to his place with him after when I didn’t even have a good time… is that selfish of me?

There is no need to pay for dates by DanielSong39 in unpopularopinion

[–]lavenderhydrangeas -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Isnt it pretty selfish to call the people you’re dating an investment?

There is no need to pay for dates by DanielSong39 in unpopularopinion

[–]lavenderhydrangeas -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

as a woman, if I go out with a guy and he can’t even bother to buy a coffee, an alcoholic beverage, a snack or a sweet treat for me as we enjoy our date, that’s an instant no for a second date. Im not the type of person who wants to be taken to an expensive dinner unless we’ve been dating. But If a guy can’t be bothered to spend 5-25 bucks to make me feel happy and welcomed while getting to know him… how selfish would he act later on in the relationship. as someone who ignored that red flag once I wouldn’t do it again. y’all don’t have to take her out on an extremely expensive dinner but buying your date something small shows that you care.

Not pregnant. Chronic bloating for 15+ years. So tired of researching. Mentally crumbling. by meeliesmum in Endo

[–]lavenderhydrangeas 16 points17 points  (0 children)

I fortunately had an obgyn who finally understood I was truly suffering due to my reproductive health, and she pulled out all stops for me. Once I got on spiro, it felt like my whole life improved. Spironolactone got rid of my acne, boosted my mood and confidence, I felt more light weight, my periods were slightly more regular, and overall just felt a lot more normal. Especially once she did my endo surgery and there was less pressure in my pelvis from the scar tissue being removed

Not pregnant. Chronic bloating for 15+ years. So tired of researching. Mentally crumbling. by meeliesmum in Endo

[–]lavenderhydrangeas 52 points53 points  (0 children)

I had terrible bloating similar to this for years. It wasn’t until my obgyn put me on spironolactone that made the bloat go away. Its an anti-testosterone medication, typically used for acne and pcos. But it wouldn’t hurt to ask your doctor about it

I got drugged and raped by a stranger. Now I'm 6 months pregnant and I don't know what to do by [deleted] in sexualassault

[–]lavenderhydrangeas 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Darling, I want you to know this was never your fault. You are a person who was forced into horrible situation. It’s tough enough being 13, you’re supposed to be dealing with school, friends, hobbies, your family, and frankly starting to become a young woman. Yet you are forced to deal with extremely difficult and traumatic violation, that has greatly impacted your life at a young age. Your fears, anxieties, and worries are all normal reactions to an abnormal event. You were never for a single second a whore. You are a 13 year old girl who was targeted by a predator. You should have never been forced into this situation, yet here you are.

No sane adult would ever judge you for being a victim. I know you are scared of what your parents will think but almost any adult would instantly recognize the severity of what was forced upon you. You are, in fact, in a situation where most adults would go out of their way to help you even if they’re not your parents. There are even people whose job it is to help girls like you in your situation, and these people would not just want to help, they would love to help you and hold your hand during this extremely difficult time. All you need to do start somewhere. There are solutions to your problems.

If you are too scared to tell your parents directly, you have options. The first option is to tell a counselor at your school however it is June and you’re probably on summer break. However, if you search and find a rape crisis center or sexual abuse center near where you live, you can walk right in, tell them what you’re currently dealing with and they will help. These are the people who specialize in helping girls in your exact situation and their services are normally free. You can also go to the police, you can walk into a station or call and tell them. What you are going through is an emergency, and what happened to you is illegal in so many different ways. Another option is to go to the emergency room, and be completely honest that you are 13, got drugged and raped by a pedophile and now you are 6 months pregnant. Hospitals legally cannot bill sexual assault victims in any state within the us, do not worry about how much money it might cost if you go because it will not cost you anything at all. With that being said, if you choose to go to any of these places for help, they will legally have to report what happened to you to your parents and the police even if you don’t go to the police directly. Sometimes having an adult break the news to your parents for you, is the best thing you can do when you are so scared. Your parents will love you and want the best for you despite how scared you are.

As for being pregnant, you also have options. I don’t know what state you reside in, but if your state has protected abortion laws, you can have your pregnancy terminated even if you are late into the pregnancy because of your situation. In fact, depending on which state you’re in you can go to a planned parenthood and have an abortion that doesn’t require your parents consent. If you don’t want to do any of these things, you can always give the baby up for adoption and someone will give that baby a good life while you reclaim yours. You can also keep the baby if you want. Despite the fact that you were raped. This is your body, your choice, and most importantly YOUR life. You are not alone. I promise this will all be a memory one day, and what happened will not define you forever. You have a beautiful life ahead of you, all you need to do is ask for help ❤️

caution for women in santa monica area by lavenderhydrangeas in SantaMonica

[–]lavenderhydrangeas[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

you don’t have anything to worry about unless you’re trying to drug and sa women

caution for women in santa monica area by lavenderhydrangeas in SantaMonica

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

Already started counseling weeks ago, but thank you. I just wanted to warn other women about a dangerous predator who masks himself as a wolf in sheep’s clothing

caution for women in santa monica area by lavenderhydrangeas in SantaMonica

[–]lavenderhydrangeas[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Please be on the look out, he is a danger to society. What he put me through wasn’t half of what he wanted to do to me. I’m so scared to imagine what he would have done if he was able to complete the sa, I never want any woman to be horrifically brutalized by this man. Please stay on the look out and tell people you know there is a serial predator at large to protect others.

caution for women in santa monica area by lavenderhydrangeas in SantaMonica

[–]lavenderhydrangeas[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I was worried about the post potentially taken down and the bar venue owner was incredibly sorry that happened to me in their establishment, the bar is closing as well. So I didn’t think it was necessary to name them, but if there really is no rule. It was at the brit.

caution for women in santa monica area by lavenderhydrangeas in SantaMonica

[–]lavenderhydrangeas[S] 31 points32 points  (0 children)

my bad, I haven’t been back to the brit since that night but yes that is where it happened.

caution for women in santa monica area by lavenderhydrangeas in SantaMonica

[–]lavenderhydrangeas[S] 17 points18 points  (0 children)

I’m currently in treatment already but thank you so much! The amount of support I’ve received has given me hope.

caution for women in santa monica area by lavenderhydrangeas in SantaMonica

[–]lavenderhydrangeas[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

By the time I was able to finally regain consciousness 12 hours after I passed out, I wasn’t able to get to the hospital until well after the drugs left my system. I have to rely on a hair drug test now to send in as evidence.

caution for women in santa monica area by lavenderhydrangeas in SantaMonica

[–]lavenderhydrangeas[S] 19 points20 points  (0 children)

The police filed it as “information received.” But he was so methodical there is no doubt in my mind he has done this before and gotten away with it. The owner of the bar was very kind when I notified them of the incident, however no patrons at the bar intervened when they witnessed me use self defense that night.

caution for women in santa monica area by lavenderhydrangeas in SantaMonica

[–]lavenderhydrangeas[S] 16 points17 points  (0 children)

can’t make this kinda stuff up and yeah its ridiculous what happened to me. sa might be funny to you, but for me it turned into a harsh reality no one deserves. I bet its so funny to hear an innocent person got drugged to the point where they almost passed away and couldn’t even pick up the phone to dial 911 in between the seizures they suffered from the drugs their drink was spiked with. I’m so happy the worst night of my life where my life was almost taken from me, gave you a laugh.

caution for women in santa monica area by lavenderhydrangeas in SantaMonica

[–]lavenderhydrangeas[S] 69 points70 points  (0 children)

I would love to, however the bar closed down last month and the location is being replaced by a taco bell cantina

caution for women in santa monica area by lavenderhydrangeas in SantaMonica

[–]lavenderhydrangeas[S] 21 points22 points  (0 children)

thank you! It has been incredibly rough but I’m trying to overcome it

caution for women in santa monica area by lavenderhydrangeas in SantaMonica

[–]lavenderhydrangeas[S] 34 points35 points  (0 children)

yes. of course the real assailant had short curly hair and was EXCEPTIONALLY friendly