The number 8
Note: Content includes description of various instances, mention of death, drugs and assault. [added by theriverissinging]
1) I was 17 and grounded from my vehicle. I went to a party and my friend drove me there. My manager from work came to the party after I texted him. He was 23. He drove me home. We went past my house to the end of the street…
2) I was 18 and visiting friends often. We met at this guys house usually. He was 30. I would go there and no one else would be there. He didn’t care that I wanted to leave. It happened multiple times…
3) I was 18 and fell asleep in a chair. My friend’s older brother didn’t wake me up first…
4) I was 20 and mad at my boyfriend. So I went to a friend’s house and he offered me the bed while he took the couch. I fell asleep and he didn’t wake me up first either…
5) I was seeing a guy that wanted to be my boyfriend. I thought he was fun because he drove a fast car. He took me to his room and I didn’t want to…
6) I was at a boyfriend’s house and he fell asleep. I went to hang out with his roommates. One sat in a chair and watched while the other stepped on my hair…
7) I was seeing a coworker but wasn’t ready to be in a physical relationship. He was fine for nearly a year when one night I was sleeping again…
8) I knew this guy for 5 years. I thought he was okay. We did drugs one night and I lost consciousness…
Between 3 and 4 I went to a guys house. He lived in the basement. Ge gave me a pill. After that I just remember waking up sometimes and getting another pill. I don’t know how long I was there. He killed himself a few days later.
@Wencanan Thank you for sharing this today, Wen. I cannot imagine being in your shoes. I hope that by being on this site you can connect with some awesome people, find a way to feel good about yourself and understand that you are worthy. You deserve to be treated with dignity and respect. Your past does not need to define your future. We care. You matter.