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My friend got raped and she doesn't know what to do. she is scared her parents will find out and blame her. what should she do?

7 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Rape: So sorry to hear about your friend. Although, it is hard to disclose such a fact to the parents, i don't think it would feel better to keep it inside and hide from them especially if unwanted pregnancy or sexually transmitted disease will occur. She may need physical and mental rehabilitation as a result of the rape and that's to be discussed with a doctor.

Answered 7/13/2013

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Dr. Pamela Pappas answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Your friend: I am sorry that this has happened to your friend. She needs help from her parents, a doctor, and very possibly the police. Most parents love and want to help their children, no matter what happens. Please encourage your friend to talk with her parents. If this is actually you, the same suggestions apply. No teenager should have to deal with something like this by herself.

Answered 4/14/2016

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