When something like this assualt happens, or my son's mental illness, or a death in the family .... and bad news ..... sometimes you have to give the news like Joe Friday.
You tell the story, just the facts, and let them reply as they see fit. Not everyone reacts in a way that's helpful to you. Some start worrying about you. Others are insensitive and unsupportive. I believe most are understanding and concerned, but in a measured way.
You can't worry about how this news affects others. YOU are the victim. Let them deal with the news in their own way. In some cases (the caring people) you can reassure them you're doing okay in the healing process. In other cases (the jerks) you won't want to continue talking to them about it.
Take care of yourself and their concerns will be taken care of.
Joe Friday
You tell the story, just the facts, and let them reply as they see fit. Not everyone reacts in a way that's helpful to you. Some start worrying about you. Others are insensitive and unsupportive. I believe most are understanding and concerned, but in a measured way.
You can't worry about how this news affects others. YOU are the victim. Let them deal with the news in their own way. In some cases (the caring people) you can reassure them you're doing okay in the healing process. In other cases (the jerks) you won't want to continue talking to them about it.
Take care of yourself and their concerns will be taken care of.