Rape is the act of forcing sex on a date or acquaintance. In Michigan, sexual contact without consent is defined as Criminal Sexual Conduct. A sexual assault can disrupt a person s life in many ways. Common feelings include fear, anxiety, rage, depression, and even guilt.
Thoughts can be contradictory and confusing.
Being raped by someone you initially trusted can be especially devastating because you are left with the feeling that you can t trust your own judgement. Some disturbing feelings and thoughts may not become apparent for days, weeks, months, or even years. Counseling and the support of others have proven very helpful and can hasten your recovery. You need not go through the aftermath of sexual assault alone. Every year, an estimated one woman in eight in college will be raped, although many will not use that word to describe their experience.