I was raped when I was in my early twenties by a close friend. Was in university at the time and had suggested that we go back to his place to study. That was fine. Did that a lot in the past and no problems (we were quite close). Unfortunately, I was sick at the time with a bit of a cold/flu and was on some medication. Anyways, it got to the point where he forced me on the bed, etc. I don't remember that much about it these days as I try to move on. It did affect me sexually for some time but starting to come into myself. It also took me a while to trust people (let alone guys) again. I never took any action against it nor told any of my family about it (they would have ripped the guy apart limb from limb).

I applaud everyone's courage who has spoken up in this thread. It takes lots of guts to do that and to face the demon that it is. No one deserves to be hurt or raped or violated. no one