I was thrilled. I had been asked to the prom, the biggest night of the year, by the guy that everyone wanted to date. I was the envy of all of my friends. I couldn’t believe that this was happening to me! I knew that this was going to be the best night of my life.
We met some friends at the dance and started taking tons of pictures. I was having fun with my friends but my date was bored and impatient. Finally he told me that he wanted to leave so that we could be alone. I wasn’t sure that was such a good idea but I knew I didn't want our date to be over so soon. We got in the car and drove around for awhile. Then he stopped the car and started to force himself on me. I didn’t like it and I told him I wanted him to stop and to take me home immediately. He did take me home even though he seemed pretty mad at me. I talked to my parents and the counselor at school about what happened. I didn’t want anyone to get into trouble but I did think it was important for me to be able to talk to the adults that I trust. A few days after this happened we had an assembly on dating issues. During the assembly the presenter talked about the laws regarding sexual conduct. We all learned that certain types of sexual conduct are felonies. (ARS 13-1401-1406). I think it helped to hear how serious this can be. The guy who had been my prom date even apologized to me later in the day. I’m sure he and I won’t go out again but at least we can be polite to each other. I also know I won’t let myself get into a situation like that again.
On 04/23/05 Tim Brawner from NE said:
Women need to learn their place. Men are like a bajillion times better than them in every way. So ladies, if your man hits you. I suggest you be glad he decided to go out with you in the first place. Because you are ugly and stupid.
On 04/20/05 Linda from MI said:
Laura, you did the right thing! You didn't let him take advantage of you and you stood up for yourself. Spread the word!
On 04/08/05 tarlicia from MO said:
I would of been mad if my prom turned out like that its not right for him to force his way on you I would have did the samething who cares how cute he is,he is a dont let nobody push you into doing something you dont want to you did the right thing, you go girl!!
On 04/06/05 Lil from AZ said:
well it was good tht u told someone about. Guys r sometimes dogs and all the want is sex. U r b better than that
On 03/31/05 yesenia from AZ said:
hey
dont worry you did the right thing of accuseing him of wantin gto rape you! so dont let anyone else tell anything different! it doesn't matter if he was the guy that everyone wanted to date! its about having respect!
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