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Help for dd

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Meandkids · 07/07/2025 13:45

Hi there, be gentle please...
My dd (22) disclosed that she was sexually assaulted a few years ago to me recently.. she seemed to be ok but I was asking her to get some counselling as I know that these things can reappear if you don't deal with it...
She hadn't had and still hasn't had any BF as she seems genuinely scared of men, but really wants a relationship.. doesn't help that all her friends have boyfriends...with the one person she was slightly interested in he said to her you shake when I touch you...so I think her body is struggling with the trauma...
I have asked her to get some support online or speak to the Dr, but she brushes it off and just struggles.. I know she is an adult but she was so upset it breaks my heart...
She wants to date and have fun and be able to enjoy herself but this situation is making it so hard...
What can I do to help her...

OP posts:
Meadowfinch · 07/07/2025 17:49

Is there a female family member that she trusts? Someone a little older than herself that perhaps she could talk to?

Or look for a phone counselling service where she doesn't have to talk to someone face to face. It's anonymous and low pressure.

You are right to try.

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