How should you react if someone you love tells you they were molested as a child ?

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Love Oasis asked:


I would hate for someone to and for me to make some cliche comment. What would you say or do ? What if this person was not only someone you love, but also your lover ?

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9 Responses to How should you react if someone you love tells you they were molested as a child ?

  1. lyza says:

    Give them all the love and support they need.

  2. Curious says:

    just give them a hug and listen – lots. let them know that you love them, no matter what happened to them before, and that you’ll always be there to listen. and that you’re glad that they trust you enough to share that information with you – that’s really powerful that they did.

  3. Prez says:

    It shouldn’t make any difference from the relationship’s point of view.

    That person might just be looking for some extra support, as they still might be haunted by those past events. Otherwise, he/she might just be really happy to let out the heavy secret that’s been resting on his/her shoulders.

    Nothing wrong with cliché replies, as long as they are sincere. Be willing to listen and support.

  4. MO3B says:

    You should be there for them as much as possible. This is a very sensitive situation and for this person to trust you with something so huge is somewhat a compliment. If they are struggling with it, suggest counseling. It really helps. Good luck

  5. Mez says:

    Don’t ignore the situation because if they have told you they obviously feel comfortable with you & need to talk about it, so let them talk & give them all the support & love you can.

  6. fierce_cubs says:

    I’d want to kill the molester slowly. But obviously that wouldn’t be the right thing to do. Like everyone else said, just be there for that person to the best of your abilities.

  7. BLAH! says:

    don’t move too fast if they are your lover! it may open a deep wound! and that could be tragic for a relationship! and just tell them its ok and then can move on and leave it behind! Support them through whatever they wasn’t to do about it weather they want to move on or go to court support them and let them know that you still love em’!

  8. michael c says:

    The fact that they were molested should have nothing to do with your feelings toward them. The fact that they told you this means they trust you and have deep feelings for you. Be supportive, but if that doesn’t come naturally then maybe you don’t love this person as much as you think you do. You have to deal with your own feelings before you deal with theirs.

  9. DAvid says:

    remember that it wasn’t their fault. and i’m sure they want to forget about it, so you should too. Be there for them and love them. Because that is what everyone deserves.

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