JunkDNA,

As you know, something very similar happened to me.
I relate to just about all of your posts...I'm having the same feelings and reactions.
No, people don't know what to say. When my family found out about it an elder aunt asked me,



My mom said,



They just don't get it...they don't know what to say... Not only do I feel my own shame for allowing him to take advantage of me....I also have my family flinging shame on me. Even the police...I had to give my statement to the police and I could hear them guffawing in the next room. Even my attorney! My attorney's partner spoke to me a few times and said things like,


No one can understand....just those of us who are going through it...and few others.

I'm sorry you were taken advantage...and exploited. I really am. I wish I knew how to tell you to make it better. I'll just follow along on your thread and read other's advice.