I was raped

[smurfettex]

hi, I was raped but i didn't go to the police or doctor right away...and he is still harrassing me now:( i can't take it..what can I do? I want to go to the police with this but I'm afraid it is too late:( what can I do please help .

[Namahottie]

smurffette, contact your consulate and the foreign affairs police. ASAP. Sorry that this has happened to you. Please stay in contact with us so that you can get the support you need.

Edit- 02-2321-3175 is the FApolice number

You can also contact the Tianmu Community service Center for assistance- 02-2836-8134

02-2838-4947 these are their 24 hour hotlines.

If you are American- the AIT # is 02/2162-2000.

If you haven't taken a shower, then don't. Get to a hospital so that the evidence can preserved.

[Buttercup]

Hope you are OK, honey. What she said.

If he is harrassing you, start taking pictures and recording incidents. Get him on tape.

[maoman]

What a terrible thing to have happen! My sincere condolences. If there's anything we can do...

[smurfettex]

thank you for your help..but I'm scared to go to to someone especially the taiwanese police becaus I've tried to report his harrassment before the rape but they were very unsympathetic to me and even though my friends witnessed the harrasment they still said i needed it to be recorded or have another third party.....and they really interrogated me on the subject and just acted very unsympathetic to me..and i feel scared about this because i did not go to the doctor right away so I'm worried there is no evidence...so what can I do? i feel going to the police won't even help...and if i go to my consulate what can they do for me...i 'm also scared because i heard they will really embarrass you....i just want to stay anonymous....... please someone help me,....

[Jaboney]

Time is critically important to gathering evidence. If it's now too late, you should still go to the police and report this. If there's a close friend you trust, take her/him. If not, or if you prefer not to share this with your friends (and it's already too late) go to your consulate first thing in the morning. They are there to help.

Regardless of whether or not you report this to the police (and you should), you should see a doctor asap.

[smurfettex]

but if I don't have a case...i feel there is no point in reporting it..if i report it and it's too late what will they do ?

[TainanCowboy]

Evidence of the attack might stil be present on underwear - put them in a plastic bag. And write the date & time you did so on the outside of the bag. With a marker type pen (Sharpie) and not a ball point unless you happen to have an adhesive label available to write on and stick on the bag.
Report this now, immediately, get an record of this started as soon as you can. What you've posted here can count towards that.

Prayers with you Smurfettex...I hope you can get this rolling.
And remember - This is not your fault. You are the one who was attacked. You did nothing wrong.

[smurfettex]

it happened a week ago...and i just want to forget about it but I've realizeed I've made a mistake because he keeps harrassing me now and making threats.....i just want it to stop....he calls me and emails me...I have all the email records...but concerning the rape....I doubt I have any evidence now:( since it was a week ago..is tehre anything i can still do..gosh I am so stupid and chiicken i hate myself.

[Jaboney]

A week is probably too late to get evidence from your body, unless there's bruising. Evidence of which might be gathered by a professional even if it's not apparent to you. There may very well be evidence on your clothing, bedding...

You don't know... this creep may have a record, here or elsewhere. You may not need to "have the goods" in order to make a difference. For your own good -- and that of the next woman -- take action. Get support up can depend upon, and protect yourself, and report this.

There's no reason to hate yourself; you've been victimized. Don't let it happen again.