I've just sold my,story to a magazine...

[PopGoesTheFuckingWeasel]

And I need to vent.

Past caring if this outs me.

About ten years ago I took my abuser to court. Two of my family members were extremely angry, and confronted me. The night resulted in me being kicked down two flights of stairs, and, as a result, my DS was born sleeping.

They've made my life hell,since. Trolled me on social media, etc. Around the time of the court case, it was picked up by a local newspaper, because of the unusual circumstances. I waived my right to anonymity, because I wanted to encourage others to come out.

Recently, the two family members have been trawling my facebook friends list, etc, and sharing the article (it's still searchable online) along with comments like "little slut broke up a family" etc.

So I decided to a) piss on their bonfire, and b), do something worthwhile. Again, if I can offer hope to just one victim out there, then it'll be worth it.

The shit will hit the fan now. I'll be called a lying, attention seeking twat.

You are amazing. Your strength and courage will help so many people who will feel less alone.

The above was the original, local newspaper article, which was apparantly attention-seeking, etc. God knows.what they'll think of the one they're writing now.

I do feel for you, what strong and amazing woman you are! I do have some advice, you can restrict the access for them on your fb profile so they can't see your friends list aso.

Oh my god you are amazing, I can't believe what you have been through stay strong xx

I don't think this comes across in any way as attention seeking. I do think that you are an incredibly brave woman. If anyone sent that article to me featuring any of my friends, all I would think is how utterly deluded they were to think that would make me judge my friend negatively, and how full of admiration I would be for my friend's strength and purpose.

I'm also so very sorry about your son.

You are amazing. Thank you.

You are very brave. I do hope your past doesn't haunt you. I have tremendous admiration for you and what it must have cost you to go through with a court case. I do hope your future is a great one. No one deserves to go through what you did. Unmumsnetty hugs X

You're so brave, such an inspiration. Not attention seeking, justice seeking. If your sister's can't see that you're better off without them around you.

Anyone whose opinion is worth having would read that article and be 100% on your side, so I suspect this may well backfire on them.

I was told by the two BS (Bitch Sisters...sorry) that it was all,my,fault. They suffered physical abuse, though not at the level I did. They blame me for not protecting them.

You are awe inspiring. I can't even imagine what you've been through.

You should be very proud.

Wow, just wow. What courage you have. Continue rising up.

Jeezz thats a grade A1toxic family that is, lets hope they get locked up and suffer some grief in prison for that!.

I think you can be allowed to swear as much as you like if it helps in anyway possible!.

Bless you!

Took too long writing my post and in the meantime you posted the article.
It's so hard to believe what some mothers will do to their precious children (I had some professional involvement in the field of child abuse and still can't fathom the mentality of it) . You are a real Crusador for good Pop in your wish to help others.
I hope and trust you have more happiness in your life now.

You're incredibly brave. Hold your head high and good luck

fuck em pop hold your head high

I think the lowlifes sending the article to your friends must be doolally tap - any person with an iota of common sense will read that article and feel nothing but pride and awe at what an amazing person you are PopGoesTheFuckingWeasel and it will have the exact opposite effect of what those abuse excusers are hoping to achieve

Good on you. You are amazing and so brave for speaking out. x

Well done for fighting on. But please look after yourself and look at your FB privacy settings. You can block these people, or only let them see what you want. If you're not friends on there you can make your profile utterly blank to people not on your friends list. Xxx

Amazing you are the true definition of a survivor. Let's all hope this new article reaches others and gives them the strength to know they will be believed and supported if they speak out.
Thank you for being so brave.
Bollockyfucks all round!

Had to comment. You are an amazing person, it must take incredible strength of character to do this. You should be so proud of yourself.

I think I've actually had the best example and influences ever...I know how NOT to treat a child. I have a DD (9) and another DS (5) and I don't think I've ever gone an hour without telling them I love them. What's awesome is they have just enough little shit-ness to make them "normal...DS will go JUST out of my line of vision (registered blind) to do something he knows I'd bollock him for. My nine year old has inherited my mouth, and is about as cheeky as a nine year old should be. I don't k ow how the fuck I've done that...but it can happen. They don't have to be tainted by the cunts in my past. I have two "moms" (both adopted, although not officially). DNA means nothing.

I read the article. Can't see how anyone couldn't admire your bravery for standing up to your abuser and trying to take something positive from it. The fact that you used your experience to help others is nothing short of amazing. I'm sure any of your friends that read it would be proud of you.

You are extraordinary and the opposite of attention seeking. How selfless of you to help others, and an inspiration to many.

Your BSs are clearly in need to serious therapy to process their anger but no one with a right mind (which they clearly don't have) would consider you to be attention seeking or at fault