When you hear about crimes such as this it is hard to realize the impact on innocent people that loved the criminal. I understand your pain and so wish that you could get help for your hurt. Once again..he is the criminal, you did nothing wrong.

I read it too Aggie, and really feel the pain involved for all. It is well written and gives the impact to her, to you, to the entire family.This kind of betrayal is hard. I have walked this path with my child, and it is crippling. I felt such guilt and it was really my daughter that taught me about forgiving myself. and him.
It was such a struggle for me, and I hope that you find your way into the peace I felt when I was able to forgive myself for not knowing. Sending you a huge healing hug, Kimmee

It's an amazing letter and I hope you can get through the reading okay.

You mentioned no insurance for counseling . . . being a full-time student, have you looked into anything available on-campus? Also, there are many therapists who use a sliding scale for their fee.

I commented in your journal. So sorry you're having to go through this.

Stay strong. Hugs!!!

Thanks to everyone who read it and left comments, it means a lot to me. I did look into counseling on campus but was told that they have a waiting list. I got discouraged and (maybe stupidly) never even filled out the paperwork to be put on the list because I figured that I would be graduating in May and if it takes a long time to get an appointment it would be too late.