I went through a rape, I changed my opinion about any man, I don't trust men anymore

it's been 5 years but I still have flashbacks and nightmares about the incident

now I have a boyfriend, who knows all about my past and is trying to help me get over it, but it's too hard for me to do

One day I was doing the dishes and Kyle came up from behind me and put his arms around my waist, scared I screamed and started shaking, Kyle pulled me into a hug and kissed my forehead

"Honey, I'm not like that monster! anyone who dares to touch you will cost them their lives, I swear!"

he whispers