Comment by Becky on 21 Jan 2010 at 12:05 pm

Dear Karen,

Today is a GREAT day! I AM FREE! I couldn’t wait to get home from court today. My father, my rapist was convicted and sentenced to 25 years. I contacted a lawyer two years ago after you appeared on Good Morning America. I took things slow. I sought counseling. Took all the right steps to report being a sexual abuse victim. I didn’t have much proof. God, that’s one thing that pissed me off in court. How was I suppose to prove being raped! My therapist accompanied me and testified on my behalf and so did my sister report her abuse to. He will NEVER hurt us again. I am twenty five with a beautiful three year old daughter. My sister is twenty two and single fighting herself to even think of getting married and raising a family.

WE won, Karen! Who would have thought that my courage to do something came from reading Switching Time and knowing how innocent and precious children are to want to feel loved. Before that I thought my abuse was my fault, my needing to be loved. My wanting? to be touched? I had it all wrong. Your story taught me the truth about abuse.

I see a bright future for my little one. I am aware of all the signs to watch for. Thank you for being a voice in my head. You were with me in court to. Thank you for all that you continue to do for others through your blog.

I love that you were brave to share your story. God sent you. I feel blessed. Wish I lived in your state so I can take you for a drink. I never drink but today our victory requires one!

Becky

Dear Becky,

Congratulations on your victory! Thank you for sharing your story with me. I am proud of you for taking all the necessary steps needed to bring justice and peace to you and your sister. I understand how you may have felt when the court was asking for proof. That’s something the court system should change; emotional scars run deeper than any physical evidence. Besides, how can any child possibly know how to gather evidence? I’m glad to hear that your therapist accompanied you to court and helped you through your journey.

Knowledge from your past experience will help you raise your beautiful child. I am touched by your story and glad to be thought of as a part of your healing. As I read your post I was reminded of the reason I decided to share my story.  I believe I survived for a reason. Today, through you, I reaffirmed my faith to continue doing what I do best, being one voice in helping those who, like me, have been sexually abused and survived to tell about it.

Thank you for all your compliments! I am very happy for you! As for having a drink with you to celebrate, I would if I could. Thank you for thinking of me on your special day!

Wishing you all my best for a wonderful abuse free future.

Karen