Sexual Assault Community Group
Women and men around the world are getting sexually assaulted everyday. This will be a friendly place for victims talk about what has happened to them.
After it happened I went to the police made a statement and was going to press charges. My mom didn’t really want me to. The police told me that there were grounds to charge him, but I didn’t. I don’t know if it was out of fear of him or his future or my future or going through any more pain or unfortunate consequences, but I didn’t. Now i’m rethinking my decision, I always wanted to press charges after it happened, and I still can. I just don’t know if I should. Can someone maybe give me advice? If I should or if there’s someway to heal without charging cause it’s been really hard for me.
I don't know your circumstance but I put up with abuse from a man for 5 years until he almost killed me. I was terrified to press charges. But I never realized how much it was hurting my son seeing me bruised. Like you my mother didn't want me to cause trouble. I guess what you have to ask yourself is , are you planning on staying? If your going to stay you will continue to be black and blue and it will get worse it always does. do you have somewhere to go. I didn't know about safe houses it was 30 years ago. Now there are places all over the country that will help you.So do what's best for you. don't let anyone convince you to stay. Hugs I am here for you casey