SO happy

[FootPrints]

Wasn't sure where to post this...

Today was the sentencing for my childhood abuser. He abused me from the age of 12, and it culminated in rape when I was 17.

It was the first time since he raped me 7 years ago that I actually saw him face to face (I gave evidence from behind a screen). It was something I needed to do.

And by God, do I feel GOOD!

Almost the entire time, I stared at him. I held my head up high and stared at him. He could not bring himself to even look at me.

Before that moment (even though people kept telling me) I didn't feel good. But I realised that I AM the strong one. He is pathetic, not even able to look at me. I left feeling elated - I have faced the monster that has haunted my life, and I have realised he is nothing but a cowardly little weasel.

Plus - he was sentenced to 13 years!!!!

Absolutely thrilled today, I just had to share!

[AliRNJFounder]

Congratulations on your success!

[ashleyrnjpa]

That's great news. We are all glad to hear it.

[gaby]

That is so awesome! Congrats! I reported about half a year ago and nothing has been done at all :/ how did you get the whole process going?

[AliRNJFounder]

My case never made it anywhere. I made the report, made my statement, and then they said there's was no crime, so no charges were pressed.

[gaby]

That is sooooooo frustrating to me...I feel like I will never find any closure

[AliRNJFounder]

Gaby, closure doesn't always come in the form of jail time or reporting. Closure comes from within you.

[sarahlockrnj]

It's always so uplifting to hear about justice being served for rape survivors. Thank you for sharing your story.