Sexual Assault

[Space]

So I’m a guy btw. I have a friend and a cousin which are both girls. They both have been raped. I’ve recently reconnected with my cousin since the incedent we were best friends I was in no way involved with it they’re parents just sheltered her from everyone and comepletly just left the family it’s been 6 years. Than I recently had one of my friends open up to me about it and it was involving family both were. My question is how should I act/talk. What should I avoid and what should I not say. I just want to be there for them. I also think another friend was assaulted. This is all a first for me I just want to be as loving and supportive as possible. While still being a normal friend.

[rioo]

I think the first point is you are not psychologist, so as a good friend you better talking about life forward, future or anything fun. There is no point about their past story.

[ska8er]

U should not bring anything up to them
and avoid talking bout it unless they open
up to u.

[Space]

U should not bring anything up to them
and avoid talking bout it unless they open
up to u.

They already did

[ska8er]

They already did

Well if they r talking then the most u can
do is listen and b supportive otherwise no.

[teddyxen]

I guess if they bring it up then just listen and let them express their emotions to you. dont ever try to make them discuss it if they don't want to. Other than that just talk about anything else friends would talk about.

[NewLeafsFan]

Don't force anyone to talk about anything that makes them uncomfortable and don't ask questions. Let them volunteer info.