My friend was molested as a child

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So my friend told me a few weeks ago that she was molested when she was 5. I did the best I could do to comfort her but I really don’t know what to do. She was crying and started venting but I think for this to permanently go away she needs professional help. The problem is I don’t know whether I should bring it up, or let time heal it, what should I do?

Category: Tags: asked December 3, 2013

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You need first talk to her about it and help her to let it all out. Then after, you should tell her that as you are her friend you need to tell her to seek advice from a therapist. I myself saw a therapist for not even that long and it helps so much, child abuse is awful and there are people to give the right advice. Whatever her choice is, you need to treat her no differently and carry on with your friendship, that way she knows you're still there for her . Much love x
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I agree with Jaybird, make sure to talk to your friend, it sounds like she needs you right now, so communicate that while you may entirely know what she`s going through or how to help her, you`re there for her if she needs you
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The most you can do is be there for her. It's obviously had a major emotional impact on her entire life,and I think because of this, you should urge her to seek professional help. I suggest getting a therapist to work out feelings, and I think group therapy would benefit too so she can relate with others her age who have been through the same thing she has. Sending my love, XO