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ArgiopeAurantia t1_j8h0s6f wrote

I have no advice about the stabbed student. But what you should do if someone grabs you? You should let that anger out right at the beginning, and scream at them not to do that. Grabbing someone is never appropriate. (Unless you're about to fall off a cliff or something, in which case it's only polite, but you will know these instances.)

As to counseling, I'm pretty sure the primary things which are troubling you couldn't be helped too much by that. And... Where better for Them, whoever They are, to monitor students who might have suspicions than the counselor's office?

But yeah. Astonishingly, Katana Boy was NOT OKAY just there. It's not you. It's very much a him problem.

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Rangermatthias t1_j8vi2ni wrote

I agree totally!

OP, it is NOT okay for him to grab you. No matter whatever stress he may be under (which is much less than your own). That is assault! He reflexively decided to control you by dent of being physically stronger. That is not okay! And it shows what kind of person he really is - or to allow some leniency regarding his youth, what kind of person he is becoming.

For someone who deals with the supernatural on a regular basis, you worry too much about what normal people think about appearances. If he (or anyone) tries to physically restrain you, if you're in public yelling at that person to not touch you is totally acceptable. Step two, or Step One if you're alone, is to either kick the family jewels or pepper spray the eyes.

It. Is. Okay. To. Protect. Yourself.

I think Counseling could help you. You won't be required to name names, just talk about how people try to take advantage of your good nature and bully you.

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fainting--goat OP t1_j9i5xrj wrote

Thank you for saying this. It helped to hear it from someone. I guess I know this... but hearing it from someone else is a lot more impactful, you know?

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Rangermatthias t1_j9nwmnl wrote

Yeah, a lot of things can float around in your mind, but to hear it said out loud (or read it) can make it more...Real.

Good luck and stand strong!

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