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Old Mar 09, 2013, 03:15 AM
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Hi Massiel.

LeeD, Hamster, Adam, and Estel gave you excellent advice. As far as you go, you should try to speak to your therapist about it as soon as you are able to get some information. Usually, there's a sort of barrier of confidentiality that the therapist has to legally respect, although that may vary state by state. Try looking for what the laws are in regards to your state and go from there.

As far as telling your fiance, please don't be afraid. If he does truly love you, I know he will understand. If I were you, I would broach the subject lightly...explain that you hadn't told him sooner out of difficulty to talk about, and that you've told precious few people (if any?) about the incident. That eliminates any potential of him being upset with you (which I don't think is going to happen, truly...I think most would understand how difficult a subject it is). I would, perhaps, expect righteous indignation...not at you, but I would expect him to be livid with your parents. I say that because I know I would be. In regards to that...I'm not, to be truthful, sure what to tell you. You would need to make him understand your perspective as to why he would need to...well, "relax" certainly isn't the word...but you don't want him up in arms towards your family, I suppose would be a way to word it? Forgive me...struggling to put my thoughts to language there.

But I think your assessment is generally correct...I would expect him to understand, and want to make sure you're safe. I don't think at all he'll be angry at you, not a bit. Perhaps concerned, and maybe a bit scared for your safety...but certainly not angry.

Please know you are in my prayers, and I wish the best to both of you.

Hugs,
Harley
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Thanks for this!
iMassiel