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Yes I agree completely that the labels don't matter. But my mind just can't stop thinking about it. I have a hard time with labels, because then I mold my personal image around that label. Nasty habit, I know. Then constantly thinking about it makes me anxious and then I have a lot of self...

After the assault I confided in my sister for comfort and support, as I was not ready to tell my parents. Instead of telling him to leave me alone like I asked, she kept in friendly contact with him. I should note that my sister is a selfish person and did not see how she was enabling him to...

Hello. I was diagnosed with PTSD about 8 months ago. I was sexually assaulted one night by someone I thought I knew when I was 18. Long story short, he would stalk me after cutting contact with them. I have read that prolonged traumas can cause the development of CPTSD. He stalked me for about a...

It is comforting knowing I am not alone! I found one person's account of the entire process that I found to be helpful when it comes to not knowing what to expect. I can't post the link but I typed in Sexual Assault Trial Victim Experience and a few articles down there is one from a website...

Hey. So I recently filed a police report against my rapist/stalker and I feel that there will be enough evidence to take him to court. It has been over a month since I filed the police report. I know that these things are supposed to take time, but what can I expect from now to the day of the...

Hey everyone. A little background: I have ptsd, depression, and GAD. The ptsd stems from a sexual assault/stalking incident from someone I knew and grew up with. Today my depression seems to be making all of my decisions. I need to get ready to get groceries, change my car's oil, and countless...

Hello. So a few years ago I was sexually assaulted and stalked by my brother's older friend. During the stalking he would constantly contact my sister in attempt to gain contact with me. After snooping through her phone I noticed many sketchy things involving me. I have recently filed a police...

Hello! I can relate with you. When I was little I saw a really graphic rape scene on TV and had rape fantasies when I was a teenager because of it. I too felt disgusted with myself but didn't know why. Then about three years ago I was raped by my older brother's friend followed by a bit of...

Hello! New member here. This post might be a touchy subject for many (as it is for me). I was officially diagnosed with PTSD in February but have experiencing symptoms for about a year and a half. In 2014 I was sexually assaulted by my older brother's friend, followed by a bit of stalking. The...