RSS Feedsadvice on reporting sexual abuse?
im not sure if this is the right place to ask,i am now 30 and growing up as i child i was sexually abused by a so called uncle from as early as i can remember till the age of about 13years,it also happened to my oldest sister and many times we tried to tell my nan and dad as this happened in their care but nothing ever got done and being that age i guess we felt helpless if our carers wouldn't take note then no one would,there is probably a day that does not go by and its there at the back of my mind with thinking what we went thru,my uncle also had his wife at the time report him for sexual abuse on a there baby but due to lack of evidence the case was dropped as i guess it was just his ex wife against him,also he tried to rape my mum a knife point when he drunk this was also years back and it makes me now boil family loyaltys came before law!he has had many relationships since all this and im sure it has happened to other children he has been around and makes me sick thinking it could be going on right now,it always seemed to happen when he was drunk,anyway i guess i want justice and to try and stop this happening to other innocent children,since having my first child a few months ago it has made me over protective i dont trust anyone to even hold him,and i guess being a mum has really put all this into what has to be done,so i guess im looking for advice of who i report this to ,and after so long will anything be done?what will be the steps,i understand this could take a long time possibly years,but i am very sure there are alot of other children and now adults he has affected,,,please help>
yes im prepared now to face him in court 100% also i the outcome i want is to stop this happening to other children,im from the uk
I am very sorry for your situation. If it makes any difference I too was abused as a child and worry if this is still carrying on with other children. It is a very difficult call to make, to know what to do. Have you had counselling for this? First it might be a good idea to talk through what you've been through to hopefully help yourself and then get some expert advice on this matter through them. If this is always going to haunt you that you haven't spoken about it I do think it is best to at least talk to an expert in confidence. They'll hopefully be able to reasure you of your options in some way. But remember, none of this is your fault. Not one bit! It's that beast!! All the best and good luck xx Hope this helps a bit x