Listen! If you said "no" and it wasn't respected and they took advantage of you and forced you to have sex, then it is considered date/acquaintance rape. This is a criminal offense. You can report them to the police. Nobody has the right to ignore your boundaries and more importantly IT'S NOT YOUR FAULT!

You are a precious person, valuable for who you are, not just for being a body. Rape deeply damages your sense of worth. It is really important for you to find a place where you can heal. You can begin by telling somebody that you know, whether that is a good friend, trusted adult, or a professional counselor. You matter enough to put time and energy into your healing.

When you've had somebody violate your sexual boundaries once, it's easy to get into situations where you could be abused again. You have a right to make boundaries around yourself, and to say NO. Don't let anybody tell you otherwise. Find people who will really respect, love and accept you. It's important to protect yourself from situations where somebody might force you to have sex with them. Get to know your partner before you're alone with them, in a situation where you could be overpowered. Talk about your boundaries. It might feel awkward and embarrassing, but it's worth it, because you're worth it!

NUMBER TO CALL: (USA) 1-800-656-HOPE

Find the hotline for rape victims in your area. Don't give up!