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I got really really drunk yesterday with my friend that I’m not really attracted to. It was all fine at first but when I was so drunk I was almost asleep she started making out with me and kissing my neck and touching me. I didn’t want it all to happen but I didn’t know what to do. I just couldn’t think clearly in the state I was in. For a sec I thought maybe if I bit her tongue she’d leave me alone but I was scared she would throw me out of her house and I wouldn’t be able to find a way back home. I feel really uncomfortable, disgusted and anxious about what happened. Is there a way I could get over it?
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Hey @333 this sounds like a really difficult situation, I can definitely see how you feel anxious and uncomfortable about it. Alcohol can definitely heighten emotions and make people do things they wouldn’t normally do. Have you spoken to your friend since or told her how it made you feel?
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That sounds like an awful situation to be in @333 It sounds like you were quite drunk so you weren't able to consent what was happening? It makes sense that you would freeze up and not know what to do, that's a really common response
I'm really sorry this happened to you. Have you been able to talk to anyone about this? I think what you're feeling is really understandable. Also.. a lot of people who experience something like this begin to blame themselves for what happened, so I hope you know what happened wasn't your fault?
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hey @333,
I just want to echo what @Lost_Space_Explorer5 and @Bingo1234 have written it's definitely not your fault for any of this to have happened to you, and it's important to know that your friend is the one responsible for the situation. Regardless of how drunk a person is, it is always extremely important that they get your explicit consent before touching your body in any way.
It makes sense that you would feel so so deeply uncomfortable, and I can completely understand why the situation prevented you from saying something in the moment. This sense of feeling frozen and unable to think clearly is really common when something stressful, scary, or deeply uncomfortable is happening to us. A lot of people who've had similar experiences to yours also often say they felt like they couldn't do anything in the moment. Again, I really, really want to underline that this isn't your fault at all
If you feel comfortable to do so, explaining to your friend what had happened last night, that you felt uncomfortable by it, and that you were extremely disappointed and disgusted by how they treated you, can help you re-assert your boundaries. It can also be a really good idea, regardless of if you message them or not, to take some space away from this person. Often when we are assaulted by people we trust, we can feel pressured (by both them, and ourselves) to just pretend that the assault never happened. It's really important to give yourself the space and kindness to acknowledge what had happened, and treat it seriously as something that made you feel uncomfortable, disgusted, and anxious.
It's also a good idea to get in contact with some professional help to talk through what you experienced in more detail. 1800 Respect is an extremely good service, where you can talk to professional counsellors about sexual assault, who can help you work through some of what you're feeling, as well as point you in the direction of other supports. You're also always welcome to keep posting on the forum - we'll always be here to listen
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Agreed with @Lost_Space_Explorer5 if you don’t feel comfortable talking to your friend about it now or ever that’s completely understandable. Something similar happened to me with a boy I was seeing and thought I trusted. I know how horrible it feels afterwards and that everyone copes with it so differently. Take your time and do whatever you feel is best for you ❤️
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Giving consent is flat out saying yes and it sounds like you didn’t consent in this situation. Don’t feel at all like you’re in the wrong or to blame for what has happened
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