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Struggling *Mentions recent SA*
I was doing well with my recovery until I was sexually assaulted in October. I did all the things that one is encouraged to do afterwards including going to the hospital and making a police report. I even called the guy who assaulted me while the police recorded it to help them build their case. Well after 3 months the states attorney has decided they might charge him with battery (but they are still discussing it so no guarantees) but they will not be charging him with sexual assault and possibly nothing at all as they are unsure they can prove his guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. I don't understand why they don't want to charge him and even the detective feels the ball has been dropped as there is evidence of what happened. When I found this out last week I was very overwhelmed and since my coping skills are very taxed as of recently I turned to self harm to cope. I ended up needing stitches and now I feel guilty for not making a healthier choice. I do see a counselor from the rape crisis center who has been very helpful and compassionate but I am still struggling.
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