Panic attacks, a clear sign of PTSD.  It's so clear to those of us watching, what was happening, but the characters just didn't get it.  Not at all.  Though I think Tara's beginning to feel that something is seriously wrong, and good for her that she's putting her foot down.  Buffy needs time and understanding, not to mention loads of therapy. . . not accusations and whatever else those idiots were going to do.

Buffy's making progress and at least now the others are in a better frame of mind to believe her when she can summon up the courage to speak about it. Lovely sisterly bonding moment.

Very good work on Buffys thoughts and confusion.

Please update as soon as you can. I like the story and I would like to read more.

Well, at least Dawn seems willing to believe.  That's a good start.  Not sure how Willow's going to deal, but I'm hoping this won't get swept. 

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Baby steps are better than none, but Buffy needs to remember she's the slayer and Xander is a creep.

Beautiful. That was an amazing chapter! It's heartbreaking that Buffy feels so desperate with it all. And finally, Willow is doubting Xander, and the cat is pokint its head out of the bag, but knowing the Scoobies, they tend to take one step forward and two steps back, so I'm not going "yay" yet. I sort of forgot that Xander didn't "just" rape Buffy, but that he also talked and said horrible things while doing it.

grrrrr.... please pretty please let bad things happen to Xander soon.... and maybe slap Will upside the head a few times as well (she's going to try and justify him isn't she :o(....) )  Can't wait for the next chappe :o)