cathoholic_anonymous Posted January 7, 2007 Share Posted January 7, 2007 This will go in the Prayer Room as well, but I wanted to put it in the Vocation Station because this is where I post most often and I want it to be seen by as many people as possible. On Thursday a close friend of mine is being taken to a 'safe house' to give a video interview to the police. She has a long and painful history of sexual abuse, beginning when she was seven years old. It drove her to self-harm, chronic anorexia, and attempted suicide. She's now been in a psychiatric hospital for over a year. She's fifteen years old. Now her doctors have judged her well enough to talk to the police, and God has blessed her with the courage to do it. She's going to tell them everything about her rapist if she can manage it. This will be difficult for her, as he was a trusted family friend and he manipulated her so badly that she came to believe that a.) she deserved the way he treated her and b.) he is the only one who cares about her. Please pray that my friend has the courage to say everything to the police. Pray that this man will plead guilty, as it will spare her the ordeal of a long, drawn-out trial. She really doesn't need that on top of everything else. Pray that she recovers mentally, physically, emotionally and spiritually. Pray for her family to be strengthened, especially her little brother. It would be nice if you could say the Divine Mercy Chaplet, as this is the devotion I use most often when thinking of her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morostheos Posted January 7, 2007 Share Posted January 7, 2007 I'll definitely be praying. That's horrible what she's gone through. She must be very close to the heart of Jesus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Totus Tuus Posted January 7, 2007 Share Posted January 7, 2007 Jesus loves her so much. We'll be praying. Thank you for telling us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groo the Wanderer Posted January 7, 2007 Share Posted January 7, 2007 Rosary and Chaplet for her AND you today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuckinamo Posted January 7, 2007 Share Posted January 7, 2007 oh goodness. she most certainly has my prayers. what a horrible thing she's gone through. i'll have others pray for her too. God bless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeresaAvila Posted January 7, 2007 Share Posted January 7, 2007 Oh I will definately be keeping her, and all in her family and those working with her case in my prayers, may our dear lord comfort and help them all through this most difficult time! God Bless you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HisChild Posted January 7, 2007 Share Posted January 7, 2007 Prayers for your friend! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birgitta Noel Posted January 7, 2007 Share Posted January 7, 2007 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alicemary Posted January 7, 2007 Share Posted January 7, 2007 Prayers heading her way. May Jesus give her strength and comfort Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeavenlyCalling Posted January 7, 2007 Share Posted January 7, 2007 I hope she gets the help she needs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Divine_Mercy504 Posted January 7, 2007 Share Posted January 7, 2007 [quote name='Cathoholic Anonymous' post='1157998' date='Jan 7 2007, 08:40 AM'] It would be nice if you could say the Divine Mercy Chaplet, as this is the devotion I use most often when thinking of her. [/quote] I wil certainly do this. May God grant her courage and strength! God Bless, Rachel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiquitunga Posted January 7, 2007 Share Posted January 7, 2007 oh no ... ... .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piamaria Posted January 8, 2007 Share Posted January 8, 2007 Prayers for you both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uruviel Posted January 9, 2007 Share Posted January 9, 2007 (edited) That is a shame. I will keep her in my constant prayers. God Bless her! -uruviel Edited January 9, 2007 by uruviel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiscerningSoul Posted January 9, 2007 Share Posted January 9, 2007 I will keep her in my prayers also, as well as everyone else including the assulter, that he may come foward and addmit guilt. God Bless you for being a good friend to her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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