I feel I should apologize to you seeker. I forgot for a moment that we were talking to someone you actually know, not hypothesizing on the situation. :/ I think a lot of people did.

I'm glad she's a tough cookie. The friend that is. I'm not surprised she was the one who called it in though, if her background is as you say it is. Her situation probably made it easier for her to make the judgement call.

I read in another of your posts that the girl is a bit of a loner... I can really sympathize with that, and it sheds a whole new perspective on this. That, personally, strengthens my belief that she was "looking for love" and didn't register this as "the wrong place" to get love. It's really sad though, that this happens... I hate to admit it, but I know her position. Admittedly, not from that age.

Either way, it's not my place to say. I would just encourage you to keep an open mind. I hope she is okay at the end of this, and I hope she is not abandoned by anyone or teased, because that will only make it harder.

((((((Seeker)))))) you are very strong, and this girl is very lucky to have you close at hand.