Trigger warning - has anyone reported historic CSA? Any regrets?

[gotmyparcel]

Hello, I’m looking for experiences directly from people who have actually been through this. No offence, but I don’t want to hear from people who haven’t been through this who think I should because it’s “the right thing to do”.

For a multitude of reasons I have never repeorted it, never had the strength or the headspace. However last year my abuser was sentenced to 4 years in prison for CSA related offences - not anything to do with me. I’ve had what feels like a bit of an epiphany today that perhaps now is the right time. I know it could potentially be quite harrowing and I suspect he would plead not guilty. Just wanted to hear any experiences about whether you’re glad you reported, or otherwise. Thanks

Yes.
No.
Helped me heal.
He went to prison. Reported it 29 years after it happened.

I did not. I thought about it. He was probably 12 . I was so young it would be difficult for most to believe I could remember it.

It was now half a century ago. We moved not long after. It would be shocking if he didn’t have other victims.

It came up for me recently due to Markle. I wondered what would happen if I reported it now. I’m not interested in anything but having it on the record in case it helps convict him if someone else were to come forward.

An update; he’s dead. I’m actually quite happy.