Gemstones help in tough times - daughter was sexually assaulted

[babs23r]

I’m so sorry to hear about this. It’s so hard being a female.
I have so many friends who have been sexually assaulted,
myself included. Hugs to your little girl and let her know that this WASNT HER FAULT.

 

[Calliecake]

This was really hard to read @ilovegemstones. I’m so sorry for what your daughter and your family are going thru. it’s a process where there are days you wonder how you are making it thru. If for some reason you find your daughter isn’t connecting with her therapist, please find one she connects with and feels completely comfortable with. It really can make a world of difference.

If you feel overwhelmed Rainn is an excellent organization that can offer a lot of support and help you get the support needed to heal. Please know some of us here have walked in your daughters shoes. If you have questions you think someone here could help you with, please feel free to ask. Sometimes just hearing someone who has gone thru this say they felt the same way can help a great deal, especially when you are trying to wrap your heads around all that has happened. I’m so grateful he has been arrested. Sending good thoughts and strength for your daughter and your family. Hugs, Callie

 

[ZestfullyBling]

Sending healing and the warmest support to you, your daughter, and family. I'm sure it brought you some peace that the the assaulter has been put away. Just doesn't erase the lasting harm this has caused your loved one. Hugs to you and your daughter.

I'm so happy you have found some solace in gems and jewels...they truly uplift the spirit. It's also good to know you have your PS friends and family by your side to provide you with the needed support.

 

[caf]

So very very very sorry! She is very brave! So are you and her sister.

Some of us have also walked in your shoes. Stay strong, be patient with her and try always to meet her where she is. Seek out some therapy for you too. You will need somewhere safe and private to vent, question and cry.

 

[ilovegemstones]

I am so sorry to hear that so many of you have experienced this too!!! I have three girls and knew the statistics but thought we had longer. They always said "I know I know mom!" when we would talk about being careful.

All of you had such healing words - thank you for letting me know I have this support. IRL some people don't realize this is an ongoing thing we are dealing with now- behavioral effects, etc.

@Calliecake , luckily she connects with the therapist we were put with. RAINN is wonderful and thanks for reminding me about it. I have been a Tori Amos Fan for a couple decades and remember when she started it.

Arrested but now awaiting trial. Long process! Thank you all!

 

[diamondringlover]

Welcome back, I am so sorry about your daughter, I hope the a-hole gets what he deserves!

 

[marcy]

Welcome back. I am so sorry what happened to your daughter. Rag dust and hugs coming to both of you.

 

[mom2dolls]

I am so very sorry this happened. I hope you both are getting the help needed and the slimeball is put away for a long time. Sending hugs and prayers to your family.

 

[ilovegemstones]

It has really been overwhelming. Each of your messages hit hime and I really feel them - thank you. I just finished reading Where thr Crawdads Sing and reading a certain part was so painful. The same daughter is reading it and I want to warn her about the triggering part but it will give away a big part of the book. Ugh. That slimeball (thank you for whoever used that word in the posts above - it is perfect) has cast a shadow over our lives. I find I am so slow at doing anything now - Everything is hard. A nasty present was left in front of our house - we think by the boy or his friends. I did tell the police.

 

[Begonia]

I'm so so sorry this has happened. Thinking about you all thru this rough rough time.
Glad she has help to get back her power.
It'll happen.

 

[ilovegemstones]

It is going to influence future relationships. Too soon to know how. I an there for her.