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Is it technically rape?
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My boyfriend and I were out at a bar with my friends a few nights ago and we got quite drunk. Not drunk enough to not know what we were doing, not drunk enough to black-out. We got home and as soon as I laid down I fell asleep. He wasn't meant to sleep in my room, my parents had made it clear he wasn't allowed. But he did. I was kind of aware of movement, I felt him touch me and I felt him put my hand on his cock etc. But I couldn't move or say anything or open my eyes. I couldn't give any indication that I was aware of what was happening. I kept dipping in and out of consciousness.
He got on top of me at some point and he had sex with me, he came inside me. He knew I wasn't conscious, there's no way he could have thought I was awake. I can't explain it, I don't know how I could be aware of something but not be able to do anything about it. I thought maybe I had dreamed it but when I woke up the evidence was all there. And, worse still, my parents had heard the whole thing. They think I was awake, and I couldn't tell them otherwise. They're kicking me out because of this.
But his reaction when I confronted him that morning really confused me. He says he doesn't remember having sex with me, he insists that he has no memory of it at all. I don't think he was drunk enough to black out like that though. He keeps telling me how much he loves me and how it's tearing him apart, and he feels really guilty. I don't know what to believe. I don't know if he could really love me and still do what he did. I'm falling apart, I feel violated and unsafe. I need advice. I don't have anyone to talk to about this.
He got on top of me at some point and he had sex with me, he came inside me. He knew I wasn't conscious, there's no way he could have thought I was awake. I can't explain it, I don't know how I could be aware of something but not be able to do anything about it. I thought maybe I had dreamed it but when I woke up the evidence was all there. And, worse still, my parents had heard the whole thing. They think I was awake, and I couldn't tell them otherwise. They're kicking me out because of this.
But his reaction when I confronted him that morning really confused me. He says he doesn't remember having sex with me, he insists that he has no memory of it at all. I don't think he was drunk enough to black out like that though. He keeps telling me how much he loves me and how it's tearing him apart, and he feels really guilty. I don't know what to believe. I don't know if he could really love me and still do what he did. I'm falling apart, I feel violated and unsafe. I need advice. I don't have anyone to talk to about this.
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I'm really sorry to hear what has happened to you.
Any form of sexual activity where the other does not say yes is rape.
You need not have to physically say no as if "yes" isn't present its considered rape.
What they did was really wrong please don't feel bad or at fault,
I'm really sorry to hear about your parents that's really awful and not at all the right thing to do.
In order to offer my best support I was wondering about your current circumstances, are you still at home? Are they planning on kicking you out? Have they already?
Are you over or under 18?
Stay strong we're all here for you and this will get better
Are you sure it was him? Did you have any way of knowing?
The most likely cause is was him and he either doesn't remember because he was drunk or he's covering it up but there may be a slight chance it was someone else.
Whatever your situation at home i would get yourself to your GP for this, sounds time wasting but they can refer you to services to help what you've been through and support you through it, depending on if your parents have or still plan to kick you out they will also be able to help with that.
If you are currently kicked out or they still plan to have a look at the shelter england website and get In touch
https://england.shelter.org.uk/get_help
You can also find help from your local council: https://www.gov.uk/find-local-council
And get in touch with social services.
If you are or ever become frightened or in distress don't hesitate to ring Samaritan's: 116 123
And please stay safe we're here for you keep us updated x
Hope this isn’t self blame ^. Don’t blame yourself in anyway for this. You didn’t need to do anything because it shouldn’t have happened. He should of saw you couldn’t give consent. You don’t need to say “no” or be dramatic about it- not engaging in sex shows you didn’t want it. Someone who wants sex will engage aswell, he clearly saw that you didn’t want it so its completly wrong that he took advange of you.
What you do now is completly up to you. But I’d suggest that if you know someone you trust - family member, friend, but realise you said you feel you dont have anyone then maybe GP —speak to them about this as you shouldn’t have to be alone with it. But you also need to keep yourself safe. Cause it’s obvious he probably wouldn’t admit it so i wouldn’t believe everything he says as some people can be very manipulative. And ive been there and it’s a horrible cycle & people you feel you love can turn into horrible manipluative people
Hope you stay safe & seek help
I hope you’re okay and you shouldn’t have to suffer alone with this 💗
I've been raped before by someone else when I was 15 (I'm now 18) and I went to the police but they didn't really do anything. I don't think they'd believe me if I went to them and told them it happened again. I'm scared they'll think I'm making it up. And they'd probably tell my parents, which is something I definitely don't want. And also I don't want to hurt my boyfriend. I really care about him, I don't want to put him through that.
Whether he was drunk and generally didn't mean to it still wasn't right.
You may find if the relationship continues it will grow more unhealthy and you may hear excuses that "he didn't mean to" or "it won't happen again" and continue to be let down, these relationships can turn manipulative from assault or rape and often times do.
"we'll be together forever" and the idea of you moving in with him concerns me a little.
While people can really just love each other in relationships when things like these come out of the blue with no warning it's usually their way of trying to draw you back in so they don't lose you or so you don't tell anyone.
When these things happen it often won't be a one off and this will continue in the form of abuse be it emotional, physical, or sexual.
I've been through this before and cutting off contact was something I should of done earlier despite the fact the relationship was long distance after it was still emotionally abusive and I can't imagine what it would be like in person.
If your parents aren't an option please consider talking to someone else about this, your GP can help with what next steps to take be it counseling or most importantly making sure he can not contact you.
If you need to talk to someone there is the rape crisis freephone: 0808 802 9999
This website has signposts to what you can do if he stalks you, keeps contacting you or if you just feel in danger: https://www.suzylamplugh.org/Pages/FAQs/Category/anti-stalking
We're all here for you x
In a way, he's using this past trauma as an excuse for what he did. To justify it a little bit. Maybe I should cut him a little slack, but at the same time, it could happen again if I give him any more chances. This is already the second time he's done this to me.
And he's told his ex-girlfriend everything that has happened and she's now texting me, telling me to give him another chance, telling me he loves me and didn't mean to hurt me, and how guilty he feels about the situation. I'm going to call my GP and book an appointment, I don't know who to trust anymore.
Im sorry about the police not doing much last time. But they have no reason to not believe you this time and people do get raped more than once, sadly.
People can can carry on the abuse they received as a child, As it can be seen as normal to them even if they know in the back on their mind it’s wrong as they hated it but if they have been around abuse so much can turn into abuser themselves. A guy who raped me was brought up in abuseive environment & he hated t and said he never wanted to be the same.... ended up the same. That’s obviously not every one tho & can go the other way too.
I'm so sorry to hear about what happened. I just wanted to reiterate what everyone else has said here and say that what happened to you isn't your fault at all and you aren't to blame. You didn't consent to what happened and it's not okay for someone to do this even if you're in a relationship. You've taken a really positive step to talk about everything here. It's not easy to talk about at all. Well done for being so brave
It sounds like you're feeling a bit conflicted and unsure about what to believe. When you're in a relationship with someone it can be really hard knowing that something like this could ever happen but it can and it's important you keep reaching out for support and do whatever you feel is best for you right now. You don't have to go through this alone and we're all here to support you through this whatever you decide to do next.
Thank you @Shaunie @Past User @Aidan and @Past User for all your lovely support to @Past User
It's really positive to hear you're going to call your GP and book an appointment. Do let us know how it goes. @Past User also mentioned a great organisation called Rape Crisis who you can call on 0808 802 9999. They will be there to listen and offer you support about what's happened. They are open between 12 noon - 2.30pm and 7 - 9.30pm every day.
Earlier you mentioned that your parents are kicking you out over what happened. Do you know when they are going to kick you out? Do you feel like you can open up to them about what really happened?
A few of these organisations have been mentioned already, but I just wanted to list them again because they are really great places that you can turn to for more support if you're not sure about where you're going to live or if you want some advice about what your options are.
Shelter - offers support to people struggling with bad housing or homelessness. They have an emergency helpline which you can call on 0808 1644 660 or a non-urgent helpline which you can call on 0808 800 4444. Their helpline is open from 8am-8pm on weekdays and 9am-5pm on weekends. You can find out more here.
Don't be afraid to reach out for support because there are lots of people out there who can help you through this. We're here for you
- Aife