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You're not worthless @eylah, you're so strong for reaching out for help. It's understandable to be scared, especially when your safety feels threatened.

It's very brave of you to be giving a victim statement. Feeling scared and anxious is a natural response to what's happening. But you deserve to feel safe, to have your voice heard, and to acknowledge your fear and the impact this situation is having on you.

In terms of your statement, it might be helpful to focus more on your feelings - how this has affected you emotionally, how what happened has impacted your daily life and behaviours, and your fears about what might happen. It's also really important to address your needs and what you feel you need put in place for your safety. You're very strong and that's worth conveying too - you've shown a lot of courage in coming forward and you want to protect yourself.

Victim Support have a nice guide on writing a victim personal statement which you might like to read over. They have some tips and advice too on what to write.

Do you think you could have someone you trust come along with you if it's possible? Let us know how it goes, we'll be thinking of you.

hi @eylah

first of all, i hope you're okay after giving your statement - i know that can't have been easy for you at all.
I'm sorry to hear your dad wouldn't go in with you; i can't imagine how it would've felt to not have had the support you wanted from your dad.

Like Gemma said before, it's perfectly fine and expected for you to feel anxious, upset or however you feel. It's important to remember that whatever you are feeling right now is valid and you are allowed to feel it.

I just wanted to say that both myself and everyone else here are super proud of you for continuing to be brave during this difficult time for you, and remember you've always got us in your corner when you need it.