[New to the forum. Reported my rape last year and not sure where to go from here.]

On 09/05/2018 at 10:45 AM, oceonwaves said:

Hi there and welcome @OkottaPhoenix to AS, I also reported mine and going to trial soon, it takes so long to reach this stage. nearly three years since reporting. and so many others deserve there day in court which is often denied to them . This is a very supportive site and a godsend when times are really tough. You are definitley not alone !

Greetings, @oceonwaves. I hope all goes well with your trial and you get the outcome you're hoping for. Unfortunately, my case was closed after the perpetrator gave a "no comment" interview. 

[New to the forum. Reported my rape last year and not sure where to go from here.]

On 09/04/2018 at 9:07 AM, DakotaSun said:

Hi okattaphoenix

youll rise again martial arts are a good disciplined way to kickass and channel anger as well as feel accomplishment- this helped me a lot ten years ago when the abuse started and I could not bring myself to leave. Only you really know what’s best for you with help from counsellor I think. Personally I’m  learning not everything is transferable from one person to another  you know? But all kindness is good so I take the thought behind advice as kindness and filter. One of my friends said I should never let my children see I am in pain. This just added to my feelings of failure and at that point I was too raw to fully control. My healing journey is thrown by ongoing court dates in family court as the perpetrator seeks to regain access to the children. It’s good to see you here. 

Good luck with the court dates @DakotaSun. I wish you well with your healing journey. 😊

[New to the forum. Reported my rape last year and not sure where to go from here.]

Thank you all for your supportive messages. 😊 It helps to know I'm not alone anymore. 

[Hello. New here.]

Greetings Alexander, and welcome. 😃  I'm sorry that you've been through so much. There are many lovely supportive people on here so hopefully you'll find the help you need. 

[New to the forum. Reported my rape last year and not sure where to go from here.]

I started going to Krav Maga sessions in May last year. New hobby, AND I can deliver lethal kicks! 😇 Writing as well, it helps make some sense out of a dire situation. I'mma take that power back!! 

[New to the forum. Reported my rape last year and not sure where to go from here.]

2 minutes ago, Free2Fly said:

Safe hugs  if ok?

welcome to as okotta , sorry you went through that.

Thank you Free2Fly, safe hugs are welcome! 😊 

[New to the forum. Reported my rape last year and not sure where to go from here.]

Greetings. I'm new to the forum. Hoping to find closure after suppressing my feelings of anger and denial for some years. Living in hope that that day will come!