Rape and sexual assaults are both very traumatic and individuals will react differently. I personally would say that you shouldn't compare what has happened to you with others. Both these actions are serious and for people to say things like "at least it wasn't rape" arent necessarily true. The effects can vary from person to person, you shouldn't feel terrible about this effecting you deeply as its just how you are recovering.
The effects usually are around the same things, as you have described, however once again everyone is different. It was really brave of you for telling us on this forum *hugs*
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