Abortion, Alcoholism, Depression, Divorce, Eating disorders, Mental illiness, Rape, Self-Injury, STIs, and more. The FAQs from the Support Group forum on the message boards is the place to start when you and yours are facing a difficult situation
message board link to support groups FAQ'sOne woman's experience dealing and healing from rape that happened to her as a teen. From talking about it for the first time to feeling like a survivior, a detailed account of her healing process.
Talking healing on the message boardsRead up: if you check two or more on this list, you are probably in a relationship that is not safe for you. Get help if you or someone near and dear is in an abusive relationship or lend a hand to those in need.
(Interactive) Abusive Partner ChecklistSadly -- but all too realistically -- the largest running thread we have ever had here at Scarleteen have been the threads for rape and sexual abuse survivors. Whether you've been raped or not, take the poll and see what the what is to get a reality check on rape, and find some communion if you're a survivor.
Rape/Sexual Abuse PollA user asks some hard questions after being raped at a party: "Is it because I'm easy? Is this my karmic payback? Is it because I drank? Is it because I dressed provocatively? Did I deserve it?" That's a no all around; it's not your fault in any way, and you – no one – deserves it.
I don't know what to think anymoreA concerned user wants to help get her boyfriend's preteen half-sister out of an abusive household. The rape is over, but the 12 year-old must share a roof with her rapist and sworn to secrecy by the family– who knew everything that was going on yet did nothing. This is when speaking up and stepping in is exactly the right thing to do.
How to help an abused girl?A 13 year-old user talks about her problem with cutting-- she's already been hospitalized once and really wants to stop. She even has the support of her best friend, but just can't seem to figure out how. What alternatives do you recommend?
Cutting [feels like] my only wayAn active user poses this question to everyone: Does anyone else feel affected by a friend or family members alcoholism/excessive drinking whatever you want to call it? Maybe we could all talk?
Excessive drinking by family or friends?"They were inseparable since they were born up until age 15... Five years ago. He told me about it, and I thought it was adorable; a cute story. I figured, however, that it was over." The very recent death of her boyfriend's ex makes a user question the boundaries of support in a relationship, as well as starts a discussion on the timeline and types of love.
My boyfriend's childhood sweetheart died last weekendAre you a survivor? If so, then you're not alone. Here's a place to vent or hear from other people who've gone through abuse or rape as well.
Abuse and Rape Survivors
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