Scared.. I Have A Meeting With A Police Officer Tomorrow.

[Taylor30313]

Techniquilly today at noon I'm meeting with a police officer and my T. Both are men. I don't know what to think or expect. I'm afraid of not being believed, I'm afraid of crying, I'm afraid of panicking. It happened about 18 years ago, being raped by a family friend when I was about three years old. It was a long time ago. So, I don't feel that I'm doing it for me. I feel like I'm giving other little girls in his life a chance and if police don't find anything then that is so great! I hope I was the one and only. This is going to be the biggest thing I've ever done.

 

[Bedbug]

I just wanted to send you some support. I'm still trying to come to terms with what my childhood abuser did to me (I repressed my memories until recently). Like you, I hope I was "the one and only" but statistics suggest that is unlikely. I don’t have the courage to make a report yet, so I'm working on making sure other family members are aware of the importance of child protection in very general terms. I am still afraid to point the finger or speak out about what happened to me. I admire your bravery and wish you all the very best. Please let us know how you get on today.

 

[Everhopeful]

Dear Taylor30313, I hope it went as well as possible for you today. My husband is 36years of age and is about to carry on with his testimony in his charge against an uncle who did the same to him as a young boy.

 

[Jane.l]

Very impressed by your bravery and selflessness. Very hard to do but you will hopefully have the peace of mind that you are keeping others safe and will feel proud of your strength in doing this. Well done you .

 

[WillyKat]

You're a brave soul and you're doing the right thing. Obviously you'll feel rattled for a while. But picture yourself in a year from now, or ten years from now. Take pride! You deserve it.

 

[Lady of Longbourn]

I hope this goes okay and I think you are very brave. Keep us updated okay?

 

[Taylor30313]

Thank you all so much. It went better than I thought it was going to go. He was a very nice man and was nervous too! lol. He was really afraid of upsetting me because the questions themselves are cringe worthy.. I have a really long way to go, but this first step was great. I have many more people to talk to in my near future but this was big and I'm glad I spoke up. You are all so wonderful. Each of your comments made me smile. Thank you!

Everhopeful- I hope your husband can find the peace I'm looking for.