Telling her a life long secret, advice column

WCUGrad01

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Thank you in advance for reading my post. I truely appricate your time and insight. Also, historically my grammer has not been top notch so please excuse my imperfections.


I have been seeing my girlfriend for quite a long time and we have begun talking about moving in together. Recently she asked me if I had anything I would like to share before taking this step. Truth of the matter is, I do.

The backstory

During my early teen years (14) I was sexually assulted by two former friends. I later found out they had been having intercourse with eachother since a very young age. One afternoon while we were drinking (I know, too young to be drinking) they asked if I had any pornography. Upon watching a pretty racey porno one of the guys, Tom, pulled his penis out and proceeded to masturbate. Then the other guy, Damon, started as well and although I felt uncomfortable they egged me on to do it. I was nervous but excited. After I started they starting talking about how they enjoyed cock and loved the shape of mine. Tom asked if I had ever had anyone touch it and I replied no. He asked of he could touch me and I said no way and started to put my penis away and walk out. Tom jumped up and pleaded for me not to go, blocking me in the room. Damon was also standing in front of me and they forced my shorts back down and Tom proceeded to jerk me off while they pinned me against the wall. Since they were both at least 2 years older they had me overpowered and when I fought back they slammed me to the floor and knocked the wind out of me. Tom said do as I was told and no one would ever find out. Long story short I suffered through over an hour of sexual mistreatment. They performed oral on me, I wanted so badly not to cum but couldn't help it. After I orgasmed they teased me about liking it and forced me to perform oral on them, Tom went first and then Damon. After damon finished I tried to get up again and was struck back down. I still remember Tom's voice as he said your not going anywhere. He flipped me on my stomach and stuck a finger right in my ass. Damon objected and I cried out. Shortly after Tom got behind me and raped me. It wasn't a typical rape, he was slow and methodical at first, probably becuase no lubrication made for slow going. During the rape Tom pulled me up to my knees and began jerking me off and teasing me, he said over and over that I liked it. I could not believe my dick was hard, I was so utterly humilated. I have never felt pain like that as he started to speed up. Damon only held my arms down and barely looked until Tom told him to blow me. Damon started sucking my dick and I started crying horribly, not becuase I was in pain, but becuase I liked it and came very hard. I found myslef moaning while orgasming. After Tom came they dressed and left, I cried for hours. Some due to the pain, some due to the fact that I came twice during the event, some because I actually enjoyed the end. I remember crying until it actualy hurt while cleaning up the blood and cum left behind so my parents wouldn't find out. I did not want to be gay and I still don't. I want to have a wife, kids, and the typical American dream but that day created all kinds of emotional scaring.

I was too embarressed to tell my parents. My dad was a former Navy man and my brother a football star. My family has always been very religous minded and anti gay. I questioned my sexuality all the time in high school, I almost never showered with my teamamtes after practice due to fear. i questioned what I did wrong that day, questioned life in general. For years I kept it inside until I attened college. Heavy drinking in college only made it worse and I considered suicide but elected to visit the college grief center instead, thank god.

I met with a councilor for four months and described my feelings of hurt, fear and regret. After reassuring me time and time again I had done nothing wrong and was the victim I finally was able to deal with it a little bit better. The pain and nightmares finally went away. I had also confessed to her that for some reason even after being exposed to this experiance I was still having dreams about naked men and gay/bisexual experiances. I told her how I enjoyed the ending of the actual event as well and was terrified of what that meant. She said these feelings her nothing to be ashamed of. She explained the pleasure was natural due to the type of stimulation my body was subjected too. The one thing she could not give me was a way to turn it off. She said by stopping my attempt to run away from the situation and accepting the feelings I might finally get some closure. That woman saved my life but also created more questions.

The main question:

So here I am, in a relationship for almost three years with my future wife. She is an elementry school counsilor and I'm sure would be understanding of this. I love her deeply, more deeply then i have ever loved anyone. Our sex life is very very good and we are very open with eachother when it comes to the bedroom.

About a year ago she attended a sexual learning seminar as an elective for her certification. Shortly after while making love she played with my anus, I came alomost immediatly and confessed a few months later I liked it but again the guilt came back. It took a long time for me to tell her I liked her playing like that area and that I felt guilty about it. I wanted to tell her then but couldn't bring myself to it. But she has opened the door now, I am sure that by her asking the above question she expects something in return but probably not this. How do I properly explain this story to her? Will it change our relationship? I would love to finally tell someone and get this weight off my chest. Also, how do I explain my attraction to bisexual/gay pornography and do you think she will understand? I think I have found the person I am meant to be with and my worst fear is her reacting in a way that ends our chances of a happy future. Thank you for taking some time to read this long post and any advice is appricated.

Chris
 
WCUGrad01 said:
I met with a councilor for four months and described my feelings of hurt, fear and regret. After reassuring me time and time again I had done nothing wrong and was the victim I finally was able to deal with it a little bit better. The pain and nightmares finally went away. I had also confessed to her that for some reason even after being exposed to this experiance I was still having dreams about naked men and gay/bisexual experiances. I told her how I enjoyed the ending of the actual event as well and was terrified of what that meant. She said these feelings her nothing to be ashamed of. She explained the pleasure was natural due to the type of stimulation my body was subjected too. The one thing she could not give me was a way to turn it off. She said by stopping my attempt to run away from the situation and accepting the feelings I might finally get some closure. That woman saved my life but also created more questions.

The main question:

So here I am, in a relationship for almost three years with my future wife. She is an elementry school counsilor and I'm sure would be understanding of this. I love her deeply, more deeply then i have ever loved anyone. Our sex life is very very good and we are very open with eachother when it comes to the bedroom.

How do I properly explain this story to her? Will it change our relationship? I would love to finally tell someone and get this weight off my chest. Also, how do I explain my attraction to bisexual/gay pornography and do you think she will understand? I think I have found the person I am meant to be with and my worst fear is her reacting in a way that ends our chances of a happy future. Thank you for taking some time to read this long post and any advice is appricated.
Greetings and welcome.
First of all you did nothing wrong. Short of calling this rape you were simply overpowered two to one by two bulllies. I was in a very similar situation that same age. In my case though, I was the guilty party for provoking it. Sort of the "carefull what you wish for" thing. Know what I mean?

Although, in my case it didn't traumatize me, but I definitely did learn something about the difference, and that not all guys are the same. It did bother me for a long time, of course it did. I just knew I had to move on. Also the fact that you enjoyed the physical stimulation part of the attack is nothing for you to feel ashamed or guilty about. I'm with you there. How else could you have reacted? In your case I really don't think you're gay, maybe not even bisexual for that matter.

What I do think is wrong is keeping all of this bottled up inside of you. I'm gay and believe me gay guys definitely bottle up things inside of them for obvious reasons.
I think the best thing would be for you to finally bring this up to your girlfriend when the time is right. I think you might be underestimating her intelligence and her love for you if you didn't.
You won't know unless you try, and there's nothing worse in life than regret...
Good luck to you, as we're all here to help out.
:)
 
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Raimondin said:
Greetings and welcome.
First of all you did nothing wrong. Short of calling this rape

Raimondin, first of all, I agree with most of your post, especially that Chris did nothing wrong, but, I strongly disagree with your statement where you say "short of calling this rape" That's exactly what it was! This situation is the definition of rape! He said no! He resisted! He tried to escape! They forced him! Just because he orgasmed and some of the sensations were pleasurable does not mean that it was any less rape.



Chris, I think that the time is probably right to talk to your fiance about this. It is never going to be easy to talk about. Even though you now intellectually know that you were not at all to blame, this is something that you have harbored guilt and shame about for a very long time and those feelings don't just go away, no matter what you may "know". If you can't find the words to bring it up to her, maybe you should print up this post and have her read it. It is very well written and you expressed yourself very clearly.

As a woman, I am sure that she will understand what happened to you. It was not your fault, you had absolutely no control over the situation and from what you have said, she sounds like a wonderful woman. She's a counsellor, so, she's not ignorant of these things, chances are, she's will be extremely understanding and is probably better equipped to deal with it than most peoples partners would be. You two have been together for a long time. She loves you. Something that happened to you as a child isn't going to change that. You did say that you told her that experienced some guilt about enjoying her playing with your anus, so she's got to know that there's something going on more than just the typical straight guy "stay the hell away from my ass" thing.

As far as how to explain the attraction to bisexual/gay porn and will she understand? That, you would be in a better position to know than any of us. Have you ever had any discussion with her on her feelings about homosexuality/bisexuality? Has she made any comments about it at all if you haven't discussed it? It may be something that you want to work up to, especially if you have no idea beforehand what her feelings on the matter are. There are lots of opportunities in this world to feel a person out on the matter without bringing it up "suspiciously" (if you need help on topics to bring up for casual conversation just browse through here) If you can give me a better idea what her standing is on bisexuality/homosexuality in general, I might be able to give you more specific advise on this.

Just one more thing, it might be a good idea to find another counsellor to get back in with. It is wonderful that you had the one at college that saved your life, but you do have continuing issues and having a sympathetic and impartial ear sounds like it is probably going to be imperative for you.

Hope this helps, I wish you the best of luck. Please let us know how things go for you.

You will be in my thoughts.
Beth
 
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WyldSpirit said:
Raimondin, first of all, I agree with most of your post, especially that Chris did nothing wrong, but, I strongly disagree with your statement where you say "short of calling this rape" That's exactly what it was! This situation is the definition of rape! He said no! He resisted! He tried to escape! They forced him! Just because he orgasmed and some of the sensations were pleasurable does not mean that it was any less rape.
Yeah, you're right WyldS. I think I responded too hastily and really meant it the other way. Maybe I was just trying to lessen it for him in my own way, but you really can't do that. Thanks for the input and clarification. My intentions meant well. Probably because the same thing happened to me...
 
I'm sorry to hear you went through this to Raimondin. i wouldn't wish it one my worst enemy. Its funny, I told her last night and she took it well. Everythime I rethink that story I wonder why I just didnt fight back. the ass kicking I would have recieved would have been nothing compared to the emotions I dealth with. But all is well. she was very understanding and afterwards she just hugged me and let me know she didn't think any differently about me, which was my biggest concern. But, it really does feel good to have this weight lifted. I finally feel like a big obsticle has been moved out of the way and we can continue to move toward getting married.

So, thanks for your opinions everyone. Thank you very much for your help with this, I really had no where else to turn and your input was very valuable.
 
WCUGrad01 said:
I'm sorry to hear you went through this to Raimondin. i wouldn't wish it one my worst enemy. Its funny, I told her last night and she took it well. Everythime I rethink that story I wonder why I just didnt fight back. the ass kicking I would have recieved would have been nothing compared to the emotions I dealth with. But all is well. she was very understanding and afterwards she just hugged me and let me know she didn't think any differently about me, which was my biggest concern. But, it really does feel good to have this weight lifted. I finally feel like a big obsticle has been moved out of the way and we can continue to move toward getting married.

So, thanks for your opinions everyone. Thank you very much for your help with this, I really had no where else to turn and your input was very valuable.
I had a very good feeling she was going to understand everything. I am very happy for you. Never think you are alone. Now leave the past and start living your life the way you've always wanted it to be.
Come back and let us now how things are going once in a while.
;)
 
BTW, if you ever think you might want to explore your possible "bi", I suggest you get request that on the table before you get married.

I also suggest that you don't bring it up for a couple of months, but you know your SO better than I.

I've heard several stories about people, who before or in thier early marriage, were willing to let their partner explore. Once the PEA wore off, their partners decided they did not want anything at all happening outside the marriage, even with the same sex.
 
WCUGrad01 said:
I'm sorry to hear you went through this to Raimondin. i wouldn't wish it one my worst enemy. Its funny, I told her last night and she took it well. Everythime I rethink that story I wonder why I just didnt fight back. the ass kicking I would have recieved would have been nothing compared to the emotions I dealth with. But all is well. she was very understanding and afterwards she just hugged me and let me know she didn't think any differently about me, which was my biggest concern. But, it really does feel good to have this weight lifted. I finally feel like a big obsticle has been moved out of the way and we can continue to move toward getting married.

So, thanks for your opinions everyone. Thank you very much for your help with this, I really had no where else to turn and your input was very valuable.

I'm so glad that you told her and it went well for you! I agree with what Raimondin said, I too had a very good feeling that she would understand (as I stated, with her being a elementary school counsellor, etc) Ofcourse, just because she's trained to deal with it happening to other people doesn't mean that she was at all prepared to hear that it had happened to you. Anyway, I'm so glad that she was truely understanding and reassuring and that nothing has changed between the two of you. I know you must be greatly relieved.

Please, don't try to question now why you didn't fight back and what might or might not have happened if you had. They were bigger, they were older, they did have you overpowered. Chances are, if you had fought more vigorously than what you did, you would have not only been raped but you would have been brutally beaten and severely injured as well. From what you've said of how it all happened/came about, these two boys planned the whole thing from the beginning, they were going to have sex with you no matter what.

My heart goes out to you. I'm glad that you did choose to tell your fiance. She sounds like a wonderful woman.
 
Im glad it went well with your fgirlfriend chris. its amazing how understand those who love us can be. i was terrified of telling my boy and my best friend about my experience, but they both just udnerstood and hugged me and didnt see me any differently. best wishes with everything in the future. i wish you every happiness with your girl. my thoughts are with you.
 
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