To feel odd TRIGGER sexual abuse

[Moonandme123]

I was sexually abused as a child. I recently reported it and the abuser has been arrested today. Of course he denied the whole thing. I thought that the thought of him squirming whilst they asked him questions would bring some satisfaction for him to feel like this after putting me through years of hell. However I feel really sick and depressed at the lies he must have told. It’s left me feeling really upset.
Is this weird that I feel like this? I’m not sure how I am supposed to feel!

I would think it is natural that lots of feelings are resurfacing. It is opening up old wounds relating to trauma. There isn't a right way to feel, all your feelings are valid!
So sorry that you had had this experience 💐

I know there’s probably no right answer here I’ve just surprised myself with how I feel I think

Hugs xx

Are you getting any support? NAPAC is helpful. Take things five minutes at a time if that’s what you need to do to get through it

Totally understandable. Rape crisis uk are amazing if you need to talk through your feelings. X