How do I tell my mom I was sexually assaulted?

She’ll want to know. Just find a nice quiet time and place where you won’t be disturbed or distracted and tell her what happened and what’s going on right now. If a walk is comfortable for the two of you, maybe go for a walk together and tell her but generally, the kitchen table is a good place for a heart to heart – but not during a meal. Realize that it may take time for her to process what you are telling her and that she may not react immediately in the way you are expecting. Answer her questions and be open to having other conversations about it as need be.

I’m really sorry this is happening to you. I hope you get support in dealing with it.

I am very sorry that happened to you. I hope you are getting professional support that can help you with the residual emotions associated with such a traumatic experience.

@janbb has given you a very good idea. I want to reinforce that your mother may need time to process what you’re telling her. Try not to take it personally while she’s trying to figure out how she feels.

All the best to you.

Try telling your mom when she’s not busy and when you aren’t busy and tell her and she can take care of it.

I am so sorry to hear about your terrible experience. At least you had the courage to give him his marching orders and dumped him

I do think you should have told your mom immediately after it happened but I think you should tell her but try to do it when your mom is relaxed and tell her without getting too worried.

I also think that you should have informed the police as soon as the assault took place but it is definitely not too late to do it now. Your mom may well insist that they are informed.

If it is decided not to get the police involved I would suggest you try to get a message to the person who assaulted you and tell him that if he does not rescind what he has been saying about you and let everyone know that you were totally innocent. Also threaten him that if he does not do this you and your mom WILL involve the police.

Good luck

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Sorry that happened to you. But parents want what is best for their children (generally). Tell her. Tell her what happened, why you didn’t come forward before this, what is going on now. She may initially feel she does not want to hear it, but she really does want and need to hear it. Let mom do her job and be there for you.

How about with a counselor present?

Another thing you should do is tell someone who can help you tell your mom. Just get it over with.