Priest Abuse and Clergy Sexual Abuse Information

It went to the police, they went to my mother. She got a Lawyer, and would not talk to the police. State Attorneys office called and said I don’t have proof to prove it so they wont continue with it. Can I do anything else?
It was sexual abuse, She raped and abused me mentally & physically. This happen when I was 5 until after 13, I’m now 27. I finally got strong enough to open my mouth. The only witnesses are my family, and they are taking her side. my mother worked them a long time ago. Said I was a thief and liar to gain control over me. Basically to keep me quiet, she used my step father in the same way. Said I did things even when I didn’t do anything, so he would get pissed at me so we would rift apart. I’m ashamed to say it worked.

While you may not be able to pursue a criminal case against your mom because the DA does not think they can secure a conviction, nothing bars you from seeking a civil remedy.

In other words, if you think you have a strong case against her, you can sue her for emotional distress, actual harm, and possibly other items. It would be messy, and you’d be required to rehash the whole deal over and over in open court, but that’s a possibility.

Before taking that route, however, think in terms of what it is you want to accomplish. The best you could get out of a suit is a judgment against your mom – assuming that she has any money to start with. And you would absolutely cut yourself off from ever being invited to the Thanksgiving table again.

Weigh the good against the bad and make a thoughtful, calm decision.

- Stuart