Shanna is sick. She has a fever and she is lethargic and tired. This isn’t great but it pales next to being told that someone I love tremendously was raped. I don’t know how to adequately help him. Yes, him. I feel terrible because I didn’t try harder to help him when/before it happened.
Sometimes I feel like I could joyfully take on all the suffering in the world just to protect my loved ones. I’m very strong; I know I could handle it. I don’t really know how he will truly heal.
There are some good online resources for male rape victims.
http://www.interactivetheatre.org/resc/silent.html
http://www.hopeforhealing.org/male.html
My prayers are with your friend.
oh i’m so sorry. i’m not sure what else to say.
Damn. Words fail. Sorry, sweetie.
*hugs*
Sending positive energy your way…