How my abuse came to light, so that I could get JUSTICE

For years I suffered in silence. I escaped my abusive home at 18 years old, but then was stuck watching at a distance, hoping that my siblings weren’t experiencing a similar fate. I was stuck. I didn’t think I had enough evidence to go to the police and I didn’t think they would listen to me.
How wrong I was. This is my story of how my oblivious (and abuse enabling) mother, a school counselor, and a persistent (and amazing) detective brought my abuse to light, resulting in an amazing conviction and a 14-year prison sentence for my abuser. I am forever grateful for the school counselor for doing the right thing and reporting the abuse, and for the detective who helped me find the courage to confront my abuser and get the confession that we needed to achieve justice.
No one deserves to be stuck in a relationship or family with violence. Contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline today at 800-799-7233.
If you suspect a child is being abused, call or text the Childhelp National Abuse Hotline at 800-422-4453
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[@irenehoimes7186]

Brilliant outcome!

[@janaecherie]

Thank you! I’m so grateful for those who supported me on this journey and helped me to get justice 💙

[@teijaflink2226]

I just can't stand mothers who protect the abuser, so narcissistic.

[@janaecherie]

It really is. And it’s hard - I had to cut all contact with my mother about 10 years ago because it was really bad for my mental health being around her. It’s especially hard because I do believe that she’s also a victim of my father’s abuse and I have pity on her for that. BUT she made a choice as a mother to not protect her children and stand by him… along with trying relentlessly to manipulate and gaslight all her kids into her own distorted version of reality. As much as I love her and wish she’d get some therapy to come to terms with reality, it’s not healthy to have a relationship with her. While I do see her occasionally at family events, I keep my distance and refuse to engage with her anymore for my own sanity.