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Re: Sexual Assault, #MeToo, and protecting friends from themselves
| quote: | Originally posted by ziptnf
Was his act sexual assault? |
It's called stealthing, and it depends on the legislation of the state you live in, I guess. It is a crime in Wisconsin, New York, and California. And, yeah, it's a "trend", apparently, and one that has been described as sexual assault quite frequently.
| quote: | Originally posted by ziptnf
Where can Dave try to improve his life? |
The main question is... Does he want to improve his life? He could just want to get rid of this problem (even if he genuinely regrets it) and keep partying.
I'd think of Dave as a friend who's dealing with a DUI. Some people use the opportunity to take a long hard look at themselves and sort it out. Some others, however, may blame the circumstances, only to make a similar mistake again and again. I've seen drunk drivers nearly lose their lives and vow never to touch a beer again, only to make the same mistakes down the road.
If he realises he "stepped on the ball", as we say in Portuguese, and he needs to get his act together, I'd recommend telling him he needs professional help. That's what they're for. You sound like a great friend, Nick, and you can be there for him, but you can only do so much. You can't deal with his demons on your own, and there's always the possibility he'll turn against you if you try to help him out.
If, however, he thinks it's a one off, and it won't happen again even if he doesn't change his lifestyle, what can you do? That's the path he chose when he ditched Karen, and I'm afraid there would be nothing for you to do other than hope for the best.
Either way, I'm really sorry to hear that 
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