The following thread will a very triggering yet series topic (s*a*)
Please do not read if you are triggered by it!!

Today is the day i faced the man who sexually assaulted me in court. Today& #39;s the day i learned the justice system is corrupt, protects rapists and does nothing to help us fellow survivors. On september 29th, 2017, the man pleaded not guilty and won.

I was devistated. Not only because i was 12 but because this was the 2nd time the man i& #39;ve accused was set free. At the age of 4 i went to court against the man who also sexually assaulted me multiple times. And the judges decided he wasn& #39;t guilty. He walks free till this day

What i noticed, and it seemed to me it was because i was of young age on both occassions... was that they gaslighted my trauma. They asked questions, that often felt like a violation of privacy, and almost as if they were questioning if i was lying. Because of this...

I& #39;ve now developed depression and anger issues. But the bottom line is, It& #39;s been 3 years now. I& #39;m no longer ashamed, i& #39;m a survivor. I, along with many other survivors shall not be shamed and silenced by society and should not be afraid to speak up.

I urge all fellow survivors to speak up, and to not let anyone bring you down. YOU& #39;VE GOT THIS. You are strong, you are valid, I love you. I& #39;m proud of you for overcoming this and being here on this earth. Together me and you will get through thishttps://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="💓" title="Schlagendes Herz" aria-label="Emoji: Schlagendes Herz">
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