There's not a "right thing" to say when your friend tells you she's been assaulted. It's normal to feel confused and even freeze, not knowing how to respond. But even if you didn't respond how you wanted to in retrospect, you can support her well in the weeks and months following. She told you for a reason. Surely you want to fix what happened to her and you want to take the pain away. During this time, you need to be mindful of how you love her. Swooping in to fix all of her