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The harassment from my old middle school has completely destroyed my mental health

honestly don't know where to start with this because this situation has been going on for a while, and it's gotten to the point where I feel completely exhausted.
Kids from my old middle school have continued harassing me even though I don't go there anymore. They've added my phone number to group chats without my permission, spread rumors about me, talked about me behind my back, and said things about experiences I've had that they have absolutely no right to judge.
One of the worst things they've done is say that I was lying about being sexually assaulted. Hearing people casually say that something I went through wasn't real has genuinely messed with me. They weren't there. They don't know what happened. They don't get to decide whether I'm telling the truth.
And now some of them have talked about fighting me. At this point, it doesn't feel like normal school drama anymore. I'm actually worried about my safety, especially because they've already shown that they aren't going to stop just because I ignore them.
There's also a lot more behind why this affects me so badly.
When I was at camp, there were things that happened that made me feel like the adults responsible for us weren't properly looking after the kids. There were times when counselors refused to let certain kids shower, and there were situations where I felt like basic care and supervision weren't being handled properly.
During that time, I was also being hurt by the person who sexually assaulted me. I remember trying to tell someone that I was being touched, and instead of taking me seriously, they treated it like I was joking.
That part has stuck with me. Imagine finally trying to tell someone that something is wrong and having them not believe you.
I already had to deal with what happened to me, but then I had to deal with people dismissing me, and now I'm dealing with other kids calling me a liar and threatening me. It's like every time I try to move forward, something else brings everything back.
My mental health has gotten significantly worse because of all of this. I feel constantly stressed and on edge, and I don't feel like I can just live normally without worrying about what someone is going to say about me next or whether someone is going to try to confront me.
I've been saving screenshots of the group chats, messages, rumors, and threats because I know I need evidence. I'm trying not to respond or fight back because I don't want this situation to become even worse.
I just want people to leave me alone.
I didn't choose what happened to me. I didn't choose for people to spread rumors about it. I didn't choose for my number to be added to random group chats. And I definitely didn't choose for people to threaten me over something they don't even understand.
I'm planning on showing everything to a trusted adult and my school because I don't think I should have to deal with this by myself anymore.

Has anyone dealt with this before?

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u/Temporary_Ferret9707 — 3 days ago

My story as to how I was assaulted 3 times.

I'm in an abusive household as i write this. I've been abused mentally and financially, not just me but other members (mainly me and my mother too by my father and others) but I wish I had the energy to express it all, but at least I have the words to tell you guys about my assault.

The first time it happened, I was only 13. This one hurts perhaps the most. I was sitting beside my uncle and across from my own father. My parents' marriage wasn't doing so well. My father and his parents would hurt me and my mother, so I had stepped up and defended my mom at all times. This uncle started telling me I'm my father's daughter and I should only take his side, then he puts his hand on my inner thigh and starts to tap it (idk how to explain well like how we pat someone's back right, clap clap thing, he did that, patting my thigh) I felt it was wrong and I look at my father who was already looking at me and then he looks away. Because he didn't react, I thought I was overreacting. Now, 5 years later, I realized it was not okay.

The second time, I was 16. I was in 10th grade and going home from tutions with a bagpack on my back. A man (grown ass man) stops infront of me and as I was crossing him, he says "my penis is really big" I simply walked by, eyes widening, I thought he was talking to someone on hus phone, I thought it was a funny moment, but then he started his bike and went a little more forward and stopped again, this time I got scared and turned a little away, this time as I cross him, he says "will you sleep with me? I will pay you. " he was talking to me, I turned and literally ran to the buildings nearby and waited for him to leave, I couldn't tell anyone, except my friends.

The third time was less than a year ago, when a guy started to jerk off at night while looking at me. I froze, my parents were literally below me on the seat, and I knew saying anything to them was useless.

And why did I get reminded of these so suddenly? My first cousin acted like a creep to me today, acting like he was attracted to me. I'm tired... I really am. I've been assaulted as a literal child. I'm not sure why I'm even posting this, maybe just to seek some comfort since I really share these stories with anyone right now, maybe to put a word out.

I'm putting this out so I could receive some words of comfort, but also because I want to express myself on the behalf of the people that still haven't processed their trauma or they simply do not know or have the words to express them. I understand you. I get you, and I want you to know that you're not alone and it was never your fault.

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u/theioneeee — 5 days ago
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Help Protect DV Victims: Emergency Protective Orders Need to Happen Now

My cousin filed for a protective order against her abusive husband. She did everything right. But the system's delay cost her everything—she was killed just one day before it was granted.

This doesn't have to keep happening. Right now, victims file for protection and then wait. Days. Sometimes weeks. That window of vulnerability is where too many people don't make it out.

I started a petition asking lawmakers and courts to create immediate temporary protective orders—measures that take effect right away, pending judicial review. Think of it like an emergency shield while the formal process catches up. According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, one in four women and one in nine men experience severe intimate partner violence. Many of them are waiting in that dangerous gap.

The solution exists. Other places have done versions of this. We just need to push for it here.

If this matters to you too—or if you've watched someone struggle through a system that moved too slowly—consider signing and sharing. What would you want someone to do if this was your family?

https://www.change.org/p/implement-immediate-temporary-protection-orders-for-victims-of-domestic-violence/sfs/reddit/849650103?recruiter=849650103&recruited\_by\_id=4da789d0-f91e-11e7-8ed7-b58c18c79b9e&utm\_source=share\_petition&utm\_campaign=starter\_dashboard\_android\_app&utm\_medium=reddit\_group

u/Practical-King-3788 — 7 days ago
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Any form of Abuse is wrong ?

So today I was going to have a Cigge early at 5 am and I stumbled upon this disturbing incident, a guy ruthlessly hitting a girl just coz she didn’t pick the call, she was pleading for mercy but this dude kept assaulting her left and right. I tried to stop the fight but he started telling he is gonna call his gang and he didn’t want me to interfere.

Is it fair ? Not really I know , hence I called the cop on him and the cop just let it slide by grabbing some cash from the guy.

What should I do in this scenario ?

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u/LegitimateAction7170 — 10 days ago

Need help

Hi ..I need help...

Mujhe ekdam mentally harrasment ho raha hai.

Koi mera videos pictures lekar share kr raha hai s.x worker bolke ..kabhi ai se banaker...toh kabhi room pe hidden camera fit krwake ...full planning meh hai mujhe fasane meh...Police v mila hai ...isliye LGBTQ community se help chaiye

Evidence nahi hai par log bol bolke suna Raha hai ..viral huwa ladki bolke . .

S.x worker - s.x rackets chalata hai bolke mujhe koi fasana chahta hai...mujhe ladki meh interest hai , par woh log ladka k saath jabardasti fasana chahta hai ...saamne aaker koi nahi bol raha, dur rehkar suna raha hai bas..

Mera phone tak hacked kr chuka hai - fully mentally harrasment torture ho raha hai room pe , kaam pe..

And they make fake report also ki mujhe HIV AIDS hai bolke jhut rumours spread kar raha hai...I really need help... police v mila huwa hai , kisi ko trust nahi kar Sakta isliye LGBTQ community se help chaiye..

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u/theeng0 — 11 days ago

Support and Assistance Needed/Emotional Abuse

Hello! I got married 2 years ago, and it hasn't been a good marriage since day 1. It was a love marriage; even though my family agreed and we had a good wedding, I do not have any support from my family, as it was my decision.
In the first weeks of marriage, I knew this would not work out. The only reason I stayed was because of my father, thinking my decision to end this marriage would hurt him.
Now, the marriage has reached its peak, where I am unable to live with him anymore. In these 2 years, we have been living like strangers/roommates most of the time. 7 months ago, when the abuse peaked, I finally dared to tell my husband that we should get a divorce.
He further manipulated me into therapy, and whenever I asked about it, he would not answer. So I looked for a therapist myself, and I heard him talk to that therapist on the phone and told her that "my wife has some issues" and we are seeking therapy for it. I heard this, but I gaslit myself into thinking that it may not be true. In the first few sessions, I noticed the therapist was not believing anything I was saying, and she was arrogant a few times. I was also short on my finances, and I quit the therapy.
On the other hand, he shares a toxic relationship with his family, especially with his mother (she passed away last year). His mother and father have shouted at me and yelled at me so many times, and I have always told my husband about it, but he denies it. Even if they do it in front of him, he denies it.
His mother would call and manipulate him every day and bring issues into our marriage; every time she calls or texts, he will suddenly pick up a fight with me. Now that she has passed away, his sister has taken over her role; she is also manipulative and brings fights between us. The same with his father too.
It has been a few months since my husband and I have completely stopped talking, and last week he messaged me that he wants to fix the marriage (our 2nd year anniversary is coming up). As much as I had completely detached and had plans to leave the marriage once I sorted out my finances, I thought there may be some tiny hope.
I replied to him with my concerns, and he started repeating his passive-aggressive abuse even more. I couldn't tolerate it anymore, and yesterday I told him, It is good that we separate, and currently my finances are not good, so I need some time, and the first thing he asks is, 'How much alimony do I need?" :(
This is something I am clear with myself, that I do not want to take anything from him, and I told him that, but it is really hurtful that he thinks of me like that.
He blames me for everything. He has mental health issues and has tried to commit suicide after marriage, and he blames it on me. Recently, he has started taking antidepressants, and he blames it on me for that. He has created a bad image about me with his family, and he is so good at manipulation and making things in his favour (like he did with the therapist); I am so scared of what else he will do in court and when we proceed with the divorce.
With no finances to move out and unable to work on my business coz of constant abuse, with no support from anyone, I am completely shattered and broken, as the path seems blocked.
I know this is not a place to seek legal support. I want to know if there is anyone who has dealt with similar situations and what my next steps could be. There is nothing much I can do in terms of the smear campaign; my only goal is to keep myself safe and secure until I earn some money to move out. Thank you for listening.

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u/ButterscotchFun8109 — 12 days ago