Finally Talked To The Police

[Deleted member 19804]

It has taken me almost five years, but today I finally told the police about having been raped. It was not an official report, as in that they will start an active investigation. They did however record my statement and they told me that this will set some things in motion: they will search for more information about him and whether anyone else has reported him for something similar. In that last case, my statement could support their case.

The detectives listened to me and took me seriously. In spite of the fact that what happened was so long ago and that I have no proof to support my statement, they said they believed me and that I can come forward to make an official report if I want. That meant a lot to me, given that I have struggled so hard to accept that this wasn't my fault.

Right now I'm at home, exhausted, but glad that I finally found the courage to do this. Now I just have to think about whether I want to take the next step.

I am very grateful for all the great people on this forum who have helped me to come to this point. You are all amazing.

 

[deer_in_headlights]

Congratulations, @Snowwhite !

What a courageous thing to do! Way to go! :woot: :tup:

 

[ladee]

Amazing courage !!! @Snowwhite , you will know if the next step in something you want to do... but very proud of you for taking this step !!! Sending supportive hugs if you accept.

 

[Chimera]

I am in awe of your courage, truly, I am
hugs if you accept

 

[Friday]

Cheers! Huzzah! Seriously proud of you @Snowwhite !!!

IMO there's no right or wrong here (report vs don't report). Whether you do or not? Is entirely up to you. I am just very seriously proud of you for following your heart, on this one. Whether it's a first step, or closing of a chapter? Well done.

 

[Deleted member 19804]

Thank you all so much for your support. Your enthousiasm really made me smile :)

And @ladee and @Chimera I love hugs, thank you. Hugs back :hug:

 

[EveHarrington]

Congrats on taking such a brave step!

 

[Anarchy]

Well done Snow,
Sending you a bunch of hugs
:hug::hug::hug::hug::hug::hug::)
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[joeylittle]

@Snowwhite - that's amazing. Thank you so much for sharing it here, and major, major proud-to-know-you vibes coming your way, from me. :hug:

 

[Recovery4Me]

Wow gurl' ! You found your voice because you always had courage. ((((hugs))) Proud of you!

 

[Deleted member 12723]

I am very proud of you and hope that this step is the beginning of a good closure for you. It takes a lot our of you and is draining to do something so huge.Many hugs coming your way.

 

[Kintsugi]

This is truly an incredible act of bravery on so many levels, Snowwhite. I am extremely proud of you. Please, please be extra special good to yourself!

(((((Snowwhite)))))!