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1. Is this sexual abuse?

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She was ABSOLUTELY exploited by the older man! I believe that, yes, this is abuse!

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If she didn't try to stop him, is it her fault or is she guilty for not trying to stop him?

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NO! She is not guilty at all. She has been exploited. Maybe she was sexually aroused also? NOT GUILTY. She has been exploited!

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3. Did he take adavantage of her?

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One Hundred Percent YES!

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4. What role does fear play on her part?

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I don't know. Was she afraid? Or was she flattered by the attention? Teenagers tend to have a poor self image at times and are easy prey for others. There is nothing "on her part". She was exploited, abused. Even if she was sexually aroused during the act, that means nothing!

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5. If she decides that indeed this was abuse, where could she turn to for help in telling her story and finding support?

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She could talk to a person that she trusts, a parent, an aunt, a pastor, a teacher, the guidance teacher at school, etc.

I hope she finds the help that she needs NOW! This happened to me, I am 37, and I still am feeling the effects of what happened because it wasn't dealt with then. YOU ARE NOT TO BLAME! Please keep me posted.