Ex being sentenced today. I need some hand holding

[MsMarthaMay]

Long story short. My ex husband raped me numerous times during our relationship. I finally reported him last year. Last month he pleaded guilty to 2 counts of rape and 1 count of assault by penetration. He left it right to the last second to change his plea to guilty but I was so relieved I didn't have to go to court.
He is in court for sentencing today. I am a bit of a mess. I feel so shaky and scared. I know he's going to go to prison so I don't know what I'm scared of.
I have to phone witness care later and they will be able to find out his sentence.

[MsMarthaMay]

Thanks guys, sick with nerves but trying to keep my mind occupied

[Haggisfish]

It'll be over soon. Have you hot any crappy games on your phone?!

[Lweji]

Thinking of you. I do hope he's put away.


and may ask for reciprocity in a month

[Toooldtobearsed]

Absolutely nothing more to say than I think you are amazing - and an inspiration to other women

[YonicScrewdriver]

Not long to go. Do whatever you need to, eat chocolate, watch comfort telly, hug your pillow

[MsMarthaMay]

Ok I have news. He got 10 years, he has to serve a minimum of 2 thirds, he has a lifetime restraining order and has to sigh the sex offenders register for life.

I'm please with the sentence I think. Just need to stop hyperventilating.

[ThumbWitchesAbroad]

Oh goodness, so pleased FOR you! What a relief, you can breathe again!

and for you xx - yay!

[Sleepingbunnies]

Very pleased for you.

[Toooldtobearsed]

Oh Martha!!!!!!

It just goes to show, sometimes there really is justice.

Fabulous result - now you can live again

[gallicgirl]

Excellent result.

I really hope this helps you to move on and have the good life that you deserve to have.

Well done for being so brave.

[lunar1]

I'm so pleased for you, I know it doesn't take away what happened but hopefully you can start to put this behind you. At least you know he can never come near you again.

[catzpyjamas]

That's fantastic news. I'm so pleased that this has a conclusion for you. (I've been checking all morning for updates)
Best wishes to you and your DS.

[Summerbreezer]

Great news - he got an extended sentence, so the judge deemed him to be a danger to the public. That is why he has to serve two thirds before being eligible for release.

All the very best to you Martha.

[tribpot]

I'm so pleased. This is a great result.

[BathtimeFunkster]

That is great news.

Well done. Your bravery has paid off.

[ineedabodytransplant]

Result. Although a sentence should be the tariff to serve, none of this early release crap.

Hopefully you can get on with your life now MsMarthaMay

[Lweji]

Great result. :)

[chairmeoh]

So pleased the judge acknowledged his danger to you. You can start looking forward now, your life is back in your own control.

[CocktailQueen]

That is a great result for you. Well done, and

[WhoTheFuckIsSimon]

That is a good result. You're so brave. Hope you can start to move forward a bit.

[WipsGlitter]

Great news. Can you go out and get yourself a wee treat or something? Even a nice coffee and bun in a cafe?

[kittybiscuits]

So glad to see justice prevail. Well done you x

[MsMarthaMay]

Thank you so much all. Im so grateful that I had you all these past days. I'm so glad the judge recognised what he put me through. For a long time I really believed nobody would would believe me. Being believed has felt hugely important to me.

[MakStout]

That is a really good result, i agree that you ought to treat yourself now x

[NicoleWatterson]

Brilliant news
Well done for being so brave to take this forward.
Well done that judge.