Girl Drugged At Club Forced To Walk To Hospital By Boyfriend Unwilling To Pay For Cab

"Well, now you know your worth to him: something less than 200 dollars."

A 28-year-old woman ended up drugged at a club, then got treated like the problem for not immediately bouncing back. The night started with OP needing help, but the aftermath turned into a whole other kind of nightmare.

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Her boyfriend drove the story, not her, and the next day he forced her to walk home from the emergency room. That 20-minute route stretched into two hours while she was still weak, and he kept bringing up the $40 cab fare like it was a bill she owed him. Even worse, when OP tried to describe how someone seemed to be following her, he brushed it off, and the friend group acted like the whole thing was a joke.

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By the time Redditors compared notes and noticed the ambulance details did not add up, OP was left wondering if the “accident” was actually the plan.

The following day, her boyfriend forced OP to walk home from the emergency room. The 20-minute walk took two hours in OP's weakened state. Her boyfriend also talked about how he could have been drugged, too.

The following day, her boyfriend forced OP to walk home from the emergency room. The 20-minute walk took two hours in OP's weakened state. Her boyfriend also talked about how he could have been drugged, too.u/SnooPets7908
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Her boyfriend kept repeating the story about the $40 fare he had to pay the cab driver. OP felt he was not-so-subtly telling her to reimburse the amount.

Her boyfriend kept repeating the story about the $40 fare he had to pay the cab driver. OP felt he was not-so-subtly telling her to reimburse the amount.u/SnooPets7908
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The following weekend, they met up with his friends again. They made jokes about what happened that night, which made OP feel even worse.

The following weekend, they met up with his friends again. They made jokes about what happened that night, which made OP feel even worse.u/SnooPets7908

OP’s boyfriend didn’t just leave her to recover, he made her drag herself through a two-hour walk home after the club incident.

The incident raises critical questions about consent and the dynamics of power in relationships.

OP also noticed how dismissive her boyfriend was when she confided that she felt someone was following her.

OP also noticed how dismissive her boyfriend was when she confided that she felt someone was following her.u/SnooPets7908

A quick Google search taught him that trauma was one of the long-term side effects of being drugged. Despite all that, he showed more concern for his friends than he did for OP.

A quick Google search taught him that trauma was one of the long-term side effects of being drugged. Despite all that, he showed more concern for his friends than he did for OP.u/SnooPets7908

OP added that her boyfriend called for an ambulance, but the first responders didn't arrive after her boyfriend told them she was conscious. She also explained why she didn't want to pay him back for the $40 he spent on the cab.

OP added that her boyfriend called for an ambulance, but the first responders didn't arrive after her boyfriend told them she was conscious. She also explained why she didn't want to pay him back for the $40 he spent on the cab.u/SnooPets7908

Understanding the concept of emotional manipulation is essential here.

The reassuring response from Redditors gave OP clarity. She realized she wasn't being unreasonable about what happened and how her boyfriend reacted.

The reassuring response from Redditors gave OP clarity. She realized she wasn't being unreasonable about what happened and how her boyfriend reacted.u/SnooPets7908

OP also found it strange that her boyfriend's friends left as soon as something bad happened to her.

OP also found it strange that her boyfriend's friends left as soon as something bad happened to her.UsuallyWrite2, SnooPets7908

A nurse told OP a sobering fact — her boyfriend probably never called an ambulance.

A nurse told OP a sobering fact — her boyfriend probably never called an ambulance.Icy_Fox_907

The $40 cab fare kept getting thrown in her face, while OP was still trying to process the fact that she might have been drugged.

This is similar to the WIBTA debate about whether you should split trip costs after a boyfriend backed out last minute.

Establishing and maintaining healthy boundaries is crucial in any relationship.

That assumption was backed by an EMT. Something was off with the situation. They wondered if OP's boyfriend and his friends had anything to do with her getting drugged.

That assumption was backed by an EMT. Something was off with the situation. They wondered if OP's boyfriend and his friends had anything to do with her getting drugged.Substantial-Ruin-858

OP felt that the commenter's guess was closer to the truth of what happened that night than how her boyfriend presented it.

OP felt that the commenter's guess was closer to the truth of what happened that night than how her boyfriend presented it.SnooPets7908

Someone got heavily downvoted after he reprimanded OP for being "reckless."

Someone got heavily downvoted after he reprimanded OP for being "reckless."stuntkidd

When OP said she felt someone was following her and his friends made jokes the next weekend, the vibe shifted from “bad luck” to “something is off.”

Moreover, seeking support from friends and support groups can be incredibly beneficial in processing these experiences.

Engaging in therapy can also provide a safe space to explore feelings of betrayal and develop strategies for establishing healthier relationships in the future.

Those groups of women who didn't know OP did more to protect her that night than her boyfriend did.

Those groups of women who didn't know OP did more to protect her that night than her boyfriend did.SnooPets7908

OP was starting to see her boyfriend for who he really was.

OP was starting to see her boyfriend for who he really was.Routine-Ad-406, SnooPets7908

This is true for OP's situation as well. A group of girls, the person who suggested calling a cab and going to the hospital, and the cops were more concerned about OP's life than her boyfriend.

This is true for OP's situation as well. A group of girls, the person who suggested calling a cab and going to the hospital, and the cops were more concerned about OP's life than her boyfriend.tulips49

The ambulance story, plus the nurse’s and EMT’s suspicion that it probably never happened, made everyone question what the boyfriend and his friends were really protecting.

Recognizing the Signs of an Unhealthy Relationship

It's vital to recognize the signs of an unhealthy relationship, which can include manipulation, control, and lack of support. Studies emphasize that awareness is the first step toward change, enabling individuals to identify toxic patterns and seek necessary help.

Practicing self-care and self-reflection can also empower individuals to make informed decisions about their relationships moving forward.

He showed no urgency while she was passed out and allowed her to lie on the pavement because he couldn't be bothered to pay for cab fare.

I shudder to think what might have happened to OP if her ineffective boyfriend had taken his sweet time dragging her to the hospital. Redditors saved OP the pain of being with someone who showed no concern while she was in danger.

Finally, it's essential to focus on rebuilding self-esteem after traumatic experiences.

The aftermath of this harrowing experience highlights the critical need for individuals to reassess their personal boundaries and the dynamics of their relationships. The shocking decision of the boyfriend to avoid a $200 cab fare, even when faced with a life-threatening situation, raises questions about the nature of support and care in intimate partnerships. This incident serves as a stark reminder that personal growth often stems from confronting such traumatic events, allowing victims to emerge more resilient and aware of their own needs.

With the proper support and coping strategies, it becomes possible to heal from the emotional scars left by such betrayals and to forge healthier relationships moving forward.

The scariest part is that OP is now wondering if that night was “handled” by the same people who should have been helping her.

For another “who pays” fight, read how Reddit judged the friend who spilled drinks at the bar.

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