XPost: alt.support.depression, talk.rape   
   From: pat@aol.com   
      
   "Brandy Pilat"  wrote in message   
   news:YSRTIOHO38124.4098611111@Gilgamesh-Frog.org...   
   > Four years ago, my brother Michael raped me.  I have never been able to   
   > tell anyone until now.  Since then my life has spiraled downhill, I've not   
   > been able to keep a relationship and recently my girlfriend Susan left me,   
   > whicdh I am feeling was the final straw.  I could just go in the garage   
   and   
   > turn the car on right now, I don't know what else there is to live for.   
      
   hey Brandy, there is yourself to live for.   
      
   I know life sometimes sucks big time. But you don't have to float downstream   
   out of control like a leaf on a stream. I really suggest talking to a   
   counselor/therapist, doing so was a big help for me. Or there may be a rape   
   or incest survivors group you can attend; just sharing your feelings with   
   others who have suffered the same as you can be a good experience: you will   
   gain from their strength.   
      
   Please get yourself some help. Do it for you.   
      
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