My step brother abused me sexually. how do i handle this?

We had developed a pretty strong bond and also a pretty big crush on each other over the years. None of us had acted on it for the obvious reason. I now live in a dormitory and he has a house of his own, but we visit each other very often. Last weekend we got drunk, watched a movie with a few bed scenes, one thing led to another, so we made out and actually started undressing each other. Halfway through I made an effort to stop myself. I said ‘no’ and asked him to stop. I’d like to leave out the graphics, so let’s just say I was physically ready for sex and he could tell, given all the touchy-feely thing. I was determined not to risk our relationship, but I didn’t hit or scream at him, maybe silently shed a few tears, that’s it, which he may not have noticed because it was dark. It didn’t hurt or anything, and despite my frustration and disgust, it actually felt good. This is what I can’t explain to myself. The entire situation does not fall under my idea of assault, but why then I’m feeling so abused and angry as hell? I left, now he keeps calling and texting. At the moment I don’t want to talk or see him. I don’t even know what I need exactly. I don’t think an apology or anything else for that matter would resolve the issue. I still love him very much and I will not break things off with him, although I strongly believe he had wronged me. But I know he also loves me and he had always been doing everything to make me happy. Example, he is paying for my expansive school. Clearly, I’m confused, I try to find explanation to this situation and it’s not going so well. The best idea I could come up with is going to therapy together. Anyway, I think I could use some good advice.

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  • deepdrowning

    You said no, he didn't stop, so it's 100% abuse. Don't listen to these nerds.

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    • TheTypsySaiIor

      The way this reads to me, and the OP is welcome to clarify, is that at one point she said no to sex, but continued to consent to and engage in other physical contact. Later on, that contact did develop into intercourse and at that point point her brain could no longer fight what her body was feeling, she dropped all resistance and willingly engaged in sex. Afterwards, when her body came down from the high and it was just her brain again, she realized she regretted what she did. That is not abuse, that is an adult who is responsible for her decisions regretting a decision she freely made.

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      • AVVA

        Do you think I’m nuts? Of course, it was not the way you said. I was willingly making out with him and for sure bodies respond to that, but to all the rest I said no. My only fault could be me not turning it into an actual fight, but I was too upset to do so. And I’m not and can’t be remorseful, because I did not participate.

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        • TheTypsySaiIor

          I don't think your nuts, I think you are a typical worthless bitch who makes shit decisions for herself and than blames it on the guy.

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          • Checkmate_King

            Sounds that way to me too. Typical of the genre not accepting responsibility for their own actions.

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          • AVVA

            You don’t know me. I love the guy, and I wouldn’t blame him, if I didn’t have a reason to. I’m only here to find solution for us, not relive the memories.

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  • TheTypsySaiIor

    No one abused you. You made a decision you regret after the fact. That happens a lot in life.

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    • Nickvey

      can't stand a person that won't take responsibility for their own actions . she fucked it was good and now she wishes it didnt happen. then she does it 50 more times just to be sure her feelings were right. because you are a female. that means you have an excuse

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  • TerriAngel

    I agree with jen.
    you feel something because of society..
    Follow your body.
    sex is natural.

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  • Dustyair

    I fell asleep halfway thru the post......

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  • Nickvey

    well yes he forced sex on you and you loved it , it was even pleasant . guess he was right all along . you are so lucky to have him

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    • AVVA

      I could expect few people answering like that. Making a mockery of other people’s misery is not so healthy.

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      • Nickvey

        misery was how you felt

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  • You said it felt good. If you both enjoy it, there's nothing wrong!

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  • Timberwolf77

    Ive been abused by my cousin, and i know pretty much exactly how you feel. Still having a bond with them even after what they did to you. To me, that is 100% sexual abuse. You said no, yet he continued. And yes, it feels good at times, and your body wants to keep doing,it because its something instinctual. He did not have your consent to have sex with you. He had no right to have sex with you. You also did nothing wrong, he was the one who did something wrong. If it made you uncomfortable and you didnt want to do it, then it most likely was sexual abuse. I guess what I'm saying is everything you felt during it was normal. But it was also sexual abuse. It was 100% abuse. Hope you get through this, and ignore what rude comments you got, they have no right to talk like that to you.

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  • Checkmate_King

    there's no way to tell which gender the writer is. You assume it's female, but i doubt that due to the writing style.

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