Near Rape by 'Friend' Leaves Teen Confused

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A few nights ago, a really close friend of mine came very close to what I would call raping me. I mean, I was into talking to him at first, and I kissed him back, but he started going too far -- and I was pleading with him to stop, pulling on his arms. The thing is, we were both drunk, and no one knows the whole story except me, and now everyone is mad at me because they think I seduced him. I am so scared to tell the truth because I don't want to hurt anyone anymore -- I just want it all to go away. --Bettina, 18, Washington, D.C.

Are you upset because it really was an assault? Or because he was the aggressor and you're being pegged as the one who seduced him? If you think you were assaulted, call RAINN, the Rape Abuse & Incest National Network, at 1-800-656-HOPE. A trained member of the hotline staff will help talk you through what happened and your options.

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Near Rape by 'Friend' Leaves Teen Confused

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