Hello, Miss Ashley, you did the right thing in reaching out.
I am terribly sorry to hear that this has happened to you. My heart goes out to you for the fear and the confusion you must be experiencing right now, as no woman should ever have to experience the trauma of any form sexual assault. It is an unfortunate and shameful fact of life that every generation, when polls are taken, the percentage of women sexually abused just seems to keep going up. It is understandable why parents are becoming neurotically protective of their children; in this age of convenience and slackened accountability, accessibility to our young people just becomes easier for sexual predators.
My answer is for you to take a deep breath and tell her. Let the words come out. There is no way to make it any easier, to soften the blow or to take the sting out. Your mother is going to be devastated to find out that you were hurt, just as you feel about being hurt. But Miss Ashley, your mother loves you, go to her and give her a big hug and let her help you and comfort you. You both need that comfort right now.
If you ever need to talk, my inbox is always open, as are those of any other Listener. You are among friends here, Miss Ashley. I know it is hard, but always remember that you deserve the same chance to pursue your happiness as anyone else. Never allow anyone or anything to stifle your will to live happily. Most importantly, never forget that you matter, and you are not alone.