He Took Advantage

Dear God,

Forgive me, for I have been a tragically naive person and I have sinned. Some time ago, I started seeing a young man who is very ambitious, successful and handsome. I did this against the advice of several mutual acquaintances, who told me that he was not the person he seemed. I chose not to listen.

Several weeks ago, he violently took advantage of me. I cut off all communication right away, but the emotional and psychological toll that this has taken on me has been immense. I am devastated. I can neither look at myself nor at men the same way. I am slowly beginning to seek help—-both psychological and physical. I am also due to go in for sexual health testing in the next few days, and I really, really hope that everything is “ok” with me physically. I feel uncomfortable and scared, but I know that this is another step that I must take in order to get better.

Please, Lord, Hear My Prayer. Grant me health, peace and strength, and help me heal. Amen.