Let her say as much as she can, and don’t pressure her for more information. “This is really hard to talk about. I’m ready to listen to as much as you want to tell me.” “Take your time. If you’re not ready to talk about this more now, we can take a break and talk about it later.” Remind her that it wasn’t her fault. “You didn’t do anything to cause this. It is not your fault at all.” “This didn’t happen because of anything you did wrong, or what you were wearing, or where you were. You did not deserve this and it’s not your fault.” Remind her that recovery takes time and isn’t always easy, but that you’ll help her. “This is a terrible thing to go through and recover from. It’s not going to be easy but I’ll be here for you whenever you need me.” “It’s OK if some days feel harder than others. That’s normal. It’s part of recovering. I’m here to help you through them.” Tell her what her options are, but don’t force any on her. “We can go to the doctor for an examination. They’ll look at you and make sure you’re OK physically. Is that something you want to do?” “If you want, we can look for a counselor who can help you.” “If you decide that you’re ready and that it’s something you want to do, we can talk about some legal steps we can take. It’s up to you, and I’ll support you no matter what.” Tell her that you love her and you’re here for her. “I’m so sorry this happened to you. I love you so much, and I’m here for you as much as you need.”