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\nComment by Mike on 24 Oct 2010 at 9:31 pm<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
Can you believe anyone would claim to be raped for attention? Why would someone do that? I read your story and have great respect for your shared wisdom. Tell me why you think people make up stuff. If they read your story they would know horror. I am sorry you suffered. I am happy you are here.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
Thank you, God Bless you! <\/span><\/p>\n
Mike<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n
Dear Mike,<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
Yes, I believe there are people who seek negative attention and use sympathy to gain friendship. There is nothing sadder than to hear someone falsifying an attack, rape, or abuse. If someone had personally shared such a tragedy with me and I found it to be untrue, I would be very disappointed. My first reaction would depend on whether he or she told me the truth, or whether I heard it elsewhere. I would listen first, not judge, and wait for an explanation, or if needed, an apology. I know trust is fragile and sometimes people make things up because they don’t know if they can share a truth. But that isn’t an excuse. My next reaction would depend on how I decided to handle it and what to say. If someone shared a story and confessed to lying, I would be concerned as to why they felt they needed to lie to me. Sometimes there is an underlying story that is truthful but more hurtful. But nevertheless, I will be cautious about believing that person with future stories. It’s always best to be truthful, there’s too much work in keeping up with lies.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
Thank you for sharing and for your compliments! \u00a0I am glad to be here, too!<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
God Bless you!<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
Karen <\/span><\/p>\n
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