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I can relate. You did nothing wrong, you were not responsible in any way. You were simply vulnerable being in a new situation and intoxicated. I think you should give yourself more credit. You handled the situation before it got worse and got away. Not everyone does, unfortunately. Although you were sexually assaulted, and a potentially a victim. (someone suggested you were raped) From what you wrote, that's not the case. As 'The penetration, no matter how slight,' did not occur
Yes it's scary. It can happen to anyone at anytime. However, with everything you had going against you. You fought off an aggressor bigger than yourself while inebriated! They did not succeed, you stopped it! Ultimately, all you can do is learn from this in going forward.
You are wiser, stronger and more aware than you were then. You no longer the naive guy who was underage at the bar.
Even in the worst of situation you can find strength. You had the power then and you still do, remember that!
Don't stop doing things you want to do. You have every right to be angry, the key is to channel that in a good way! Use it as your motivation, don't suppress it. That leads to depression.
Go to the gym, take self defense class, set your goals, etc. ('I' found were these to be more helpful and beneficial than therapy or counseling- that's just me) You determine how strong you are. There's no limit to what you can achieve.
As for the rest, it will take time. There's no rush. Do it when feels right.
Note:
You will most likely have unwanted advances in the future more times then you care to remember.
I know I have...
A really effective and easy way to deal with unwanted grab is a wrist lock...
Yes it's scary. It can happen to anyone at anytime. However, with everything you had going against you. You fought off an aggressor bigger than yourself while inebriated! They did not succeed, you stopped it! Ultimately, all you can do is learn from this in going forward.
You are wiser, stronger and more aware than you were then. You no longer the naive guy who was underage at the bar.
Even in the worst of situation you can find strength. You had the power then and you still do, remember that!
Don't stop doing things you want to do. You have every right to be angry, the key is to channel that in a good way! Use it as your motivation, don't suppress it. That leads to depression.
Go to the gym, take self defense class, set your goals, etc. ('I' found were these to be more helpful and beneficial than therapy or counseling- that's just me) You determine how strong you are. There's no limit to what you can achieve.
As for the rest, it will take time. There's no rush. Do it when feels right.
Note:
You will most likely have unwanted advances in the future more times then you care to remember.
I know I have...
A really effective and easy way to deal with unwanted grab is a wrist lock...









