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Message from: Gail, 7 Dec 04

Subject: why didn't i stay?

i'm 15 and a month ago me and my friend were abducted by men who raped and beat me and did the same to my friend. i managed to get free and ran away. i reached a house that called the police and an ambulance. i was taken to hospital and couldn't tell the police what happened properally until two days later. i told them where my friend was but when they got there all they found was her burnt body. if i'd stayed at least i would've died with her. now i feel so guilty because i let her die.

Subject: Message from RD4U Team

"Dear Gail, I'm so sorry to hear about what happened to you and your friend & I cannot imagine how awful it must have been to go through all of that. It's only natural that you feel responsible for your friends death & blame yourself. When something so awful happens you can only do the best you can at the time, when you could speak you did tell the police what you knew though it's terrible that your friend could not be saved. I hope that you have friends and family around you at this time and that when you are ready you can talk about what has happened. It's important not to bottle up your feelings. If you would like to talk more to us you can always send us a private message e-mail. Take care of yourself, Shanine on behalf of Rd4u "

Subject:(no subject)

i no u must be feeling guilty, but isnt it better for only 1 person to die than 2? i know its not good for anyone to die, but think about what her parents are going through, you wouldnt want to of put your parents through that would you? she wouldnt be angry with you, you tried, you got help, theres nothing you could have done. im sure your friend would be glad that you saved yourself, even if you couldnt save her. just remember her and think how much you loved her. dont feel guilty for the rest of your life.
i sort of knw what u r going through, not half as much though, one of my best friends died about a month ago, and i cant help but want to cry all the time!!!i didnt realise how much i love my m8s untill this happened, im really sorry for you, well, i supose everyone says that!! but i am. nuff luv 2 u,i hope you get on ok luv justine x x x

Subject: mi m8

one of my best friends died about a month ago, there has been 10 of us hangin round wiv eachother for about a year, but her and three of my other friends went to barnes and she got hit by a car. she had head injuries and waz put on a life support machine but they turned it off the next day. im SO upset, i dont understand why these things have to happen. i hate god if there is one,How could anyone do this to all these innocent people? im sorry to hear of your loss, be strong, luv justine x x x x x