Please -- you are NOT "dirty." You may have been violated, but sweetie, you are not "dirty."

Don't let a man let you feel that way. Don't give away your power. Men aren't worth that! He must be a real "piece of work" to have abused you. Any man who abuses a woman is no "man." He's an animal.

Don't waste your time even grieving for the loss of this creep because he obviously didn't care what he did to you. If he did, he wouldn't have abused you. I can understand grieving for the loss of A relationship, but not the man.

There ARE MANY good guys out there my friend -- and I know you'll find one, but make sure you don't look for someone just like this guy. Sometimes we're attracted to the same KIND of guys that hurt us. We have to be careful not to choose the same KIND of guys -- look for a different kind of guy, who will be caring, loving and gentle. I'm SURE you'll find one. They're out there.

I wish you the very best. Please take care of yourself. God bless! Hugs, Lee