To need a handhold?

[AllRoadsLeadBackToRadley]

Because I'm making a statement tomorrow about something that happened when I was 13.

I don't know how much I'm allowed to say on here, because I've read somewhere that we're not allowed to talk about ongoing cases or something? Also, I CBA to namechange.

A few flowers or loveshapes 💟 would be so appreciated right now

❤️❤️💪💪💐💐💐

A big hand hold here. Your bravery will protect others.

I thought so - you're incredibly brave

A little to update- not much though...

I'm in touch with a lovely guy who is handling my case. They've had to pull a load of stuff from the archives, so it's taking a while.

What sucks donkey balls (yes, I really am that immature 😂) is it turns out that my "mother" (I refuse to acknowledge her as anything but an egg doner...from now on I'll refer to her only as T. I've referred ti her by her namw since I was a teen) was the one who actually reported him! The actual FUCK??? I remember being taken out of school to make a statement, but I wasn't told who had made the complaint. The fucking hypocracy!!! Fuck a moose!!

Anyway- now I've yelled a bit 😂, the (detective? Constable? Whatever) is trying to find out why it was taken no further at the time. If it was because I was somehow talked into dropping the complaint (I don't remember this- but, full disclosure, I was drinking A LOT when I was 12-13, and also taking everything I xould get my hands on- so it may have happened) then they have something to eork eith.

If it was dropped due to lack of evidence, then it won't be as easy. I suppose I have more evidence now, due to my friend's statement- but it'll be hard to reopen the case.

I know I'm not making much sense here. I tend to type whatever is in my head, and, being VI, it's hard to check fot sense/spelling etc. If there is anything I've banged on about which makes no sense, please just ask.

Due to the age of my friend, and the circumstances in which they met, he must have been only about 10-15 years older than me. Which means he could still be out there, and their could be more victims.

Hell no.

I will not waver. I am strong. I hope to GOD I don't get flamed for this- please try to read it in the context it was meant- but if anyone had to be his "victim", I'm glad it was me. I'm pissed off enough to take it as far as I can.

He didn't find the victim he was looking for in 1993.

He found me instead.

Worst mistake he ever made.

You're making sense to me.

I hope it all goes well for you. You sound resolute and wonderful.

Thank you 💜

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I am glad you have the strength to take this forward for yourself and for all those who are not in a position to be able to take action.

Brave, brave you. Good luck. I hope it brings you and your friend some peace

Huge respect to you.

for you, you are incredibly brave!

I honestly don't think I'm brave.

I think that those people who never report or tell, have as much xourage as those who do. They've still survived it. We've all survived it. That, in itself, is a massive achievement.

Luck

You're an inspiration. I hope you take that fucker out! Or at least give it all you've got. When it gets tough don't forget we're all standing with you.

You rock!!

I hope it isn't too painful

((((((((((Mega Hugs)))))))) OP.

Hope you don't mind, I skimmed this post as I too am a survivor

And some flowers for you and a hand to hold. albeit late
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Holy shit it's not very often I get a a strong sense of pride for a stranger but fuck me I am so proud of you. What an incredible woman you are despite your history. Whether you feel it or not, you're inspirational and your tenacity to take this bastard down is one hell of a beautiful thing. Hope you don't mind me saying! Wish you all the best, I'm rooting for you!

I remember you from PLL threads Radley. You stay strong

I really think you have an amazing and inspirational attitude. Best of luck with everything 💗

Does anyone know how much I'm allowed to update? Law-wise, I mean? If updating on here is going to help/reassure someone else, I'll do it.

He didn't find the victim he was looking for in 1993.
He found me instead.
Worst mistake he ever made.

You Radley, are a bloody star - I am in awe of your awesomeness.

Radley I seldom post on threads but I've just come across this and having read your "partyzilla" thread last night I recognised your name.

You are one amazingly strong woman I'm in awe of your strength, your loyalty, your love & your humour! Honestly your "I got this...." has given me goosebumps.

So or or or or all of them if you'd like (and your DH sounds like a keeper!)

No details that could reasonably identify you or him/ the circumstances of the case, unless you want potentially to prejudice any proceedings, lovely.

you sound amazing and you are an inspiration.

Thank you all.

Thanks Cardinal. Do you mind if I give a few more details, just to put this into context, and make sure I'm not breaking any laws?

A few people know me on here in RL. Could this be seen as "identifying myself?"

As for him. Yes, I've been quite specific about dates (the year, anyway). However, the post could, I guess, refer to several people who were in and out of my life at that time- it was a ring, with T as the ringleader. So, in that year alone, I would have been abused by many people.

So, because I'm not identifying him by name, am I still ok? I don't want to be arrested- I haven't caught up on Corrie yet, the cats need feeding, and it eould be most inconvenient! 😂