Dear Pastor,

I was raped when I was seven and now I am 15 and I still remember it like it was yesterday. I was raped by my father's best friend. From that day until now I hate my father.

Rape Victim

Dear Rape Victim,

I regret hearing that you were sexually abused when you were seven years old by your father's best friend. I hope that you were taken to the doctor and that you receive therapy.

You say that you hate your father. I hope he did not stand in the way of having this man arrested. This incident is still affecting you, so whether or not you had therapy when it happened, you need to meet with a family counsellor or psychologist for professional help. I would be happy to refer you to one.

Pastor