Advice

Just tell the truth. Don’t let them intimidate you and don’t leave anything out.

we have practiced and it has gone well. It’s the fear of seeing someone who hurt me I havnt seen in more than 11 years. Telling a story I have kept to myself other than times of report in fear of my therapy records being shown which they tried to get. And the trauma that has been brought up year after year some of which I never thought it would go anywhere, i asked at 15 to just move on and here I am at 26 speaking to a jury of my peers. They are no longer his peers but mine due to how long he has been out of the community. The anxiety and depression associated is overwhelming some days.

Id ask if when you go up to speak if they can have curtains so you don't need to see them or ask to give your statement via a video link from a safe location so you can only see the judge etc I know in the UK you have these options but not sure on the rest of the world. Just remember you're doing the right thing and you're not only getting justice for yourself but for anyone else this person has and may continue to abuse. ❤️

My daughter went through this recently and she really struggled, she’s doing better now he’s in prison and says she is glad she did it but i understand it must be so difficult, stay strong 💜