Dating after trauma **EDIT 2**

I was raped on February 11th. Since then I can't think about sex without crying. The mere thought of being touched scares me. And then there was Kleon (pronounced Clay-own). He and I have been friends for a bit. He supported me through it all. I spent the night at his place for the first time Friday night. We didn't sleep in the same bed because the creaking of the bed makes me shake. He took a pillow and a small blanket, and laid down on the floor next to the bed. He held my hand as i fell asleep. And for the first time in forever I felt normal. And safe. He woke me up when I was crying in my sleep and held me until I was ok.

This amazing human being allows me to be exactly who I am. He accepts my flaws. He kisses my scars. He doesn't push me for anything physical. We sit and we talk. He plays piano for me. I sing for him. He understands me.

I'm not normal. And that's ok. Because I don't need to be normal. If they are right, they will accept you exactly how you are. Not ignoring your flaws, but celebrating them.

**EDIT 1**

~clarification because there was some confusion~ he and I are together now. Our friendship comes first but I'm very much in love with him.

**EDIT 2**

I am in awe of the amount of love and support I have received from all you wonderful women. Thank you.

What breaks my heart is the amount is the amount of you who have also experienced some form of sexual assault. It is awful and I pray that each and every one of you (survivors or not) find peace. Lets be thankful for this community and the openness and vulnerability it allows. We are not alone.

And side note to y'all saying Kle is easy on the eyes: I KNOW HE IS SO FREAKING CUTE😍