How do you face someone who has been violated?

How do you handle being a rape victim? How do you convince them to believe you? Why wouldn’t you want sympathy? Wouldn’t you want to rise above tragedy and move forward? Why do we blame ourselves when we are victimized?! Why would we want to keep reliving such pain? When is it the best time to seek help? What will you do or how far would you go to protect your loved one once they come forward that they have been violated? Would you doubt them?! When do you think it is the time to confront the situation head on?