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Old 11-02-2009, 07:05 PM   #1 (permalink)
Rose of Cairo
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Default How to help someone who just got raped?

Hi all,

someone very close to me just got raped. I'm good at handling crisis situations, so I talked her through the drama, made sure she'd go see a doctor and get legal help, etc. Now that all this is taken care of, what shows up is the whole emotional turmoil. She's traveling in another country. I cannot hug her. Even communicating is difficult. I listen to her and tell her that the way she feels is normal, and encourage her to express her feelings and go see a therapist. But... I'm feeling quite overwhelmed. Does anybody have experience with this? Is there something smart I can say that would be more helpful?

Thanks.
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