I really need some help on how to get over a sexual assault. The guy was someone I used to go to school with and I thought we were friends. He came round my house and took advantage of me leaving my with bruises on my hips (from being shoved up against things). He also put his hands around my neck and pressed so hard and I couldn’t breathe at all so I kept pushing his hands off my throat but he did it again. After this happened, I blocked him on everything and I’ve told a couple of close friends about it. However, I can’t help but feel like a burden when I continuously cry to my friends. This has had a big impact on me as I’m already timid around men due to my dad having bad anger issues. I really need some help on how to get over this. I was seeing a counsellor before this but can’t tell her as she will have to call police and parents and I’m not close with my parents so really don’t want them finding out. Please comment anything that you think might help.