My girlfriend was raped repeatedly as a child by more than one close family member over the course of several years. Even these days, sometimes, I have to hold her in the night while she sobs in my arms.
Bill, I have no words to express my emotions. It's rage mixed with extreme sadness for her. Only she knows the extent of the horror and betrayal. My heart goes out for her. I'm glad that you are there for her. I pray that she finds closure and be able to sleep peacefully at night. I've heard a lot of stories over the years. Even as adults, many are reluctant to come out in the open and discuss it. The silence only empowers the oppressors.
My girlfriend was raped repeatedly as a child by more than one close family member over the course of several years. Even these days, sometimes, I have to hold her in the night while she sobs in my arms.
ReplyDeleteBill, I have no words to express my emotions. It's rage mixed with extreme sadness for her. Only she knows the extent of the horror and betrayal. My heart goes out for her.
DeleteI'm glad that you are there for her. I pray that she finds closure and be able to sleep peacefully at night.
I've heard a lot of stories over the years. Even as adults, many are reluctant to come out in the open and discuss it. The silence only empowers the oppressors.