Internet abuse

[amscramhick]

Two years ago, I fell victim of an internet predator. I was stupid for going in chat rooms, and what happened was partially my fault. I've never told my friends because it would change their opinions of me. The only people that know are my parents and the cops. And they've never caught the guy. He may have done this to more than just me. But the two year anniversery of that night that ruined my life and pretty much started my cutting and depression (worsening at least) is coming up in a few days. And I don't know how strong I'll be or if I'll lose it and cut again. This man pretty much stripped me of my innocence at 12 years old. And if I could take back that night I would. I wish I could rewind but I can't and it will forever be burned in my mind..

[logan fields]

hey amber why let some low life ruin your life? why let him hurt you more when you can just tell him to go to hell and just make it a mistake and something nobody will ever do to you again. i dont know what happened but hey your way to important to let some jerk control your life.

me and my brother arent allowed in chat rooms and my mom actually doesnt even like us using messenger because she worries about bad people like you met but there are also lots of good people on line and you sound like one of them so hey dont punish yourself for making one mistake because he is the loser not you

[Amaryllis]

You were 12 then, sweetheart. You didn't know any better. You can't blame yourself for that. He used you because you were innocent. You're older now and you know better. What have you ever done to deserve self inflicted lines on your body? No one should have the ability to hurt you so much that you end up hurting yourself.

You were little then. That girl isn't you anymore. You were helpless. You need to remove yourself from that little girl. You're not her anymore. You're someone different. You're a new person. Leave that girl behind. He can't hurt you now. You're too smart for that. You're not the same person.

Move on with your life. Put the blade down, it doesn't help anything. Focus on the little joys in your life. Don't turn around. It's over.

[Jupiter]

It's not like you knew that he was going to do that. You had no idea, so why can you blame yourself?

This just doesn't seem far. How dare a man do that to a poor child. People now a days really suck. Well, some do. I'm sorry, but..... so many people are so awful. I would never be able to look at myself in the mirror if I did this to a poor child. This kind of thing makes me sick!

Anyway, just stop. Breathe. You can get through this day, this time. Please, just make it a promise that you are going to be careful. I mean, if you can't promise yourself, at least promise me and Logan, and Z. We obviously care about you. You have no reason to cut, we got you. But, if you do cut, we can get over it.

:hug: good luck! keep us posted.

[kukachoo42]

With age comes wisdom, so this probably won't happen again. Realize that this person had nothing better to do with their life, so they decided to mess with yours. Your life is just beginning so enjoy it to the fullest!
Just do you, cuz haters gonna hate.
Oh yeah, FUCK HIM, you're stronger than that.

[Hajara22]

i agree your stronger than that. their mistake not yours...

[Sleepwalking]

It wasn't your fault.
He took advantage of your age, which is wrong.
You're stronger than that. Don't give in to it.
You were young and careless. You're older now. As kukachoo42 said, wisdom comes with age.

[Eclipsical]

I'm sorry that happened:(

Don't let the past effect a bright future(I know it's a stupid statement but it's something to work on)

[logan fields]

see so many people here care about you and are here for you and me and everyone who hurts so please dont hurt yourself because nothing is worth that and especially not the creep that did that to you.

[Slytherin_Prince]

First of all, allow me to say that I am very sorry for what has happened to you.
First and foremost, you must always keep in mind that you have done nothing wrong.
The only one who did something wrong was that monster who, sadly, still roams the world.
I know what it's like to lose you innocence at a very young age. I was 11 when I had a similar experience where a man, nay, monster took what innocence I had left. More importantly, that man was someone I knew very, very well. He was family.
He lives no longer, but the memories are still fresh. But it's in the past. It's the future you need to look forward to.
Still, life has its ups and downs. It's getting out of those downs and truly live for the rest that makes it worthwhile.
So whatever happens, don't start hurting yourself, and don't even think about suicide.
I have thought, and tried for that matter, twice, and trust me when I say that it's not worth it.
If you need support, the VT community, including me, will be here for you.

Most sincerely, and with only the utmost respect,
Robert.