A friend of mine was raped by four boys. She was only 14. Her mother had locked her out and having no place to pass the night, a friend offered his place. While sleeping he began touching her, telling her how he loves her and would marry her someday. She knew where this was going and asked him to let her go. He got physical, threw her on the bed, and began undressing her. He said if she made a sound, he was going to kill her. He tied her to the bed, she started to cry and plead. Her cries only seemed to urge him on, it was her first time. When he had his fill, he left and came back with three other boys. She began begging them to kill her instead. They took their time in taking turns. The next morning, she went home. She didn’t report to anyone, not even her family. They said she was using her rape story to cover up for her not being a virgin. Now she is 16, has dropped out of school, is addicted to sex and masturbation, and is without a job and battling PTSD.
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