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.

Op, you are amazing.

You are so brave. Ignore the family members trying to "shame" you. The only people they shame are themselves.
I hope you find happiness and that your strength and courage help others.

Wow! You've had a rough time however, the only reason they're trying to discredit you or call you names etc is because they're in the wrong and have don't such a disgusting /disgraceful (and all the other words!!!) thing Tina child and young adult - you've not done anything wrong or anything to be ashamed of, you're really brave and well done for taking action
Glad to hear you've got your own family now and it's not ruined you

Hugs , I believe you and wish you a good and happy future

sorry to hear about your LO being born sleeping.

It takes a very special type of person to stand up for themselves in the face of such adversity and then to go on and make a public stand in the hope of giving others the strength to do the same.
Especially knowing there will be backlash.

Yanu- you are courageous and strong. And I'm sure most people will celebrate and commend that with you.

You can't account for the minority population of cunts that exist - nor will they ever stop existing.

OP, how do you feel about public speaking? Reading your posts, you have a fab way of communicating and I can see you speaking at schools/groups/parliament.

Sending your friends that link spitefully can only backfire. Your sisters are wrong in the head, probably as a result of the horrendous childhood you all had. Disengage from them.

Pop I am truly in awe of you. You are incredible

You're amazing

What a brave women you are. I wish you all the best in the future you deserve it.

You are an inspiration. You've risen above their bullshit and are by far and away the better person. I wish you every happiness for the future.

You POP are amazing

OP, you are amazing. I didn't want to read the thread and the article and not tell you that. Your sisters are horrible and I hope that one day they wake up to the truth. Lots of love for the future.

I think speaking out will hopefully empower other men and women to realise abuse is never the victims fault. Well done.

So, so sorry for not coming back to this- hectic week! I've had a few pm's about being "brave" enough to speak out. It's not really about bravery- when I reported her, it was about a need for closure. Some people can get closure without reporting. That's just as "brave" in my eyes. To be able to say to yourself, "they took my past, but I'm damned if they'll take my future, too" is the biggest achievement ever. We will be fine- we WILL be...they will be forever looking over their shoulders, waiting for that one knock on the door. What a life!

Incidentally, did anyone see (I know, secret pleasure 😁) the girl on Jeremy Kyle yesterday? About the girl who sat on the stage and confronted her abuser? I swear I could feel every emotion she was going through...wow. What a ballsy lady. Her "aftermath" story mirrors my own in a lot of ways- the drugs, the drinking, etc. She's amazing.

I just wanted to add to the 'you're amazing posts.' You truly are.

FWIW if someone sent me an article like that about any of my friends or FB accquiantances in the hope of causing yet more upset for the survivor I'd be after blood and it wouldn't be my friends.

I can't believe somone could be so fucked in the head to believe that article would illicit anything other than admiration. What a terrible place it must be to be in their heads.

Good luck with the article if you haven't already done it. I am sure your words will reach others who need to hear them

I've just created a secret facebook group for us to kick off in. I know there are thousands of them already, but I wanted one that people could swear or kick off in- a safe place. If anyone would like to join, just pm me.