I (16f) have been coping with events of sexual assault by someone I trusted dearly. Its been hard to deal with and I’ve always found comfort in literature. I was wondering if anyone had any good fiction books
surrounding the topic. Please note I am looking for something focused around coping, not any sort of rape fantasy book please, that is the last thing I need. I am also looking for a fiction story with characters dealing with the situation, not any kind of nonfiction guide to healing or something like that. I saw a quote earlier that read “And life went on. It was not the same. But it went on.” And it is what lead me to looking for a book, so maybe something that touches on the same emotions as that?
by thetrashy1
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Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson
I’m so sorry for what you’re going through. Good luck
I’m so sorry you’re dealing with this.
I don’t have any specific recommendations, but I hope others will. I just wanted to give you some support and sympathy. <3
It’s not the main plot point, but Love Radio by Ebony Ladelle is wonderful. I am so sorry for what you are going through. 💕
The Beartown trilogy, it even has this quote: “For the perpetrator, rape lasts just a matter of minutes. For the victim, it never stops.”
I would suggest Gillian Rubenstein. Foxspell helped me but the main character is a young boy.
The other books suggested are excellent.
So sorry for your experience, things will improve, just take steps to manage. Great idea to read 🙏