Muttly
MyPTSD Pro
You were super brave to tell your parents. I am so sorry they reacted the way they did. You have done nothing wrong. Your parents are responsible for their own reactions. And it was the perp who caused the original pain.
Victim blaming tends to be a way to protect from feelings of helplessness, fear, powerlessness, etc. So, if you blame the victim you can believe there was a way to prevent the situation. That doesn't excuse your parents reaction, but it might help you understand it's not about you, but about their inability to deal with their feelings. With time they may come around and be supportive. Of course, none of that diminishes the pain of how they've reacted. I am truly sorry.
Victim blaming tends to be a way to protect from feelings of helplessness, fear, powerlessness, etc. So, if you blame the victim you can believe there was a way to prevent the situation. That doesn't excuse your parents reaction, but it might help you understand it's not about you, but about their inability to deal with their feelings. With time they may come around and be supportive. Of course, none of that diminishes the pain of how they've reacted. I am truly sorry.