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Release dates

Former MemberFormer Member Deactivated Posts: 496 Listening Ear
in General Chat
Has anyone gone through a perpetrator's release date which you was a victim from? (Dosent have to be rape) how did you cope with it? Shaun the person who raped me is due for release on the 13th January. I don't see me exsisting then😥

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  • DancerDancer Community Champion Posts: 8,103 Legendary Poster
    Is there any way of you applying for a restraining order from Shaun after he is released from prison? I understand that it would still be difficult knowing that he is out of prison but at least he cannot hurt you. He should also be on the sex offenders register so the police will be watching him.
    "There's a part of me I can't get back. A little girl grew up too fast. All it took was once. I'll never be the same." ~ Demi Lovato
    "The way that I have found the light in my life is through the expressive arts because I know that I will be accepted for the way I am." ~ Me
    "I'm going to get strong again and see you soon. " ~ Anonymous 
  • Former MemberFormer Member Deactivated Posts: 496 Listening Ear
    He hasent got a specific restraining order no but my VLO said he won't be released in the city I live in and also she is going to apply for him not to enter my mum's town as I come down here a lot. Yep, he'll be on the sex offenders register for 15 years after that he can apply to come off but none of these things make it easier.
  • DancerDancer Community Champion Posts: 8,103 Legendary Poster
    I can understand that none of those things will make it easier for you. 15 years is not long enough. It has to be for life. Why did he not get the death penalty? If I was the judge I would have given him the death penalty? Rape is an absolutely disgusting crime. It causes PTSD and other mental health issues. 

    "There's a part of me I can't get back. A little girl grew up too fast. All it took was once. I'll never be the same." ~ Demi Lovato
    "The way that I have found the light in my life is through the expressive arts because I know that I will be accepted for the way I am." ~ Me
    "I'm going to get strong again and see you soon. " ~ Anonymous 
  • SienaSiena Posts: 15,681 Skive's The Limit
    edited September 18
     <3 @Past User i cant imagine how hard that must be 💔. My heart goes out to you  and will be thinking of you. Im sorry i cant relate. I hope someone replies who can. We'll support you through it <3 x
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  • Former MemberFormer Member Deactivated Posts: 496 Listening Ear
    Kasa2103 said:
    I can understand that none of those things will make it easier for you. 15 years is not long enough. It has to be for life. Why did he not get the death penalty? If I was the judge I would have given him the death penalty? Rape is an absolutely disgusting crime. It causes PTSD and other mental health issues. 

    I know! And I have no idea why he didnt get the death penalty! He should have!
  • DancerDancer Community Champion Posts: 8,103 Legendary Poster
    Can I make a petition to make sure he gets the death penalty instead of being released? I understand that it might not help. I just hate rapists. Fucking hate them. Rape is the worst crime ever. 
    "There's a part of me I can't get back. A little girl grew up too fast. All it took was once. I'll never be the same." ~ Demi Lovato
    "The way that I have found the light in my life is through the expressive arts because I know that I will be accepted for the way I am." ~ Me
    "I'm going to get strong again and see you soon. " ~ Anonymous 
  • Former MemberFormer Member Deactivated Posts: 496 Listening Ear
    edited November 2019
    If you want to! And I agree!
  • DancerDancer Community Champion Posts: 8,103 Legendary Poster
    Actually what can be done just from a petition.
    "There's a part of me I can't get back. A little girl grew up too fast. All it took was once. I'll never be the same." ~ Demi Lovato
    "The way that I have found the light in my life is through the expressive arts because I know that I will be accepted for the way I am." ~ Me
    "I'm going to get strong again and see you soon. " ~ Anonymous 
  • Former MemberFormer Member Deactivated Posts: 496 Listening Ear
    I don't know🤔
  • DancerDancer Community Champion Posts: 8,103 Legendary Poster
    Sorry.
    "There's a part of me I can't get back. A little girl grew up too fast. All it took was once. I'll never be the same." ~ Demi Lovato
    "The way that I have found the light in my life is through the expressive arts because I know that I will be accepted for the way I am." ~ Me
    "I'm going to get strong again and see you soon. " ~ Anonymous 
  • Former MemberFormer Member Moderator Posts: 660 Incredible Poster
    edited September 18
    Hello @Past User

    I just wanted to pop in to say that you are really brave, going through this can't be easy but you have a lot of strength in you  <3

    Keep fighting  <3
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  • DancerDancer Community Champion Posts: 8,103 Legendary Poster
    I totally agree with @Jade09 that you are really brave. Stay strong and keep fighting. ❤
    "There's a part of me I can't get back. A little girl grew up too fast. All it took was once. I'll never be the same." ~ Demi Lovato
    "The way that I have found the light in my life is through the expressive arts because I know that I will be accepted for the way I am." ~ Me
    "I'm going to get strong again and see you soon. " ~ Anonymous 
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 3,590 Community Veteran
    I've been through this, and honestly im still struggling.. I spent longer in hospital than they did in prison and basically the system is just fucked.

    I wish I could offer more advice on how to cope with this, all I can say is don't let him stop you living your life, that's my biggest regret, its harder done than said I know.

    (also just putting this in there) if he makes ANY contact whatsoever, tell the police! i don't know if it's different where you are or if there was an act or something put in place, but one of my attackers wasn't allowed to contact me at all.(it was only one that got sent down) 

    sending massive hugs! <3
  • DancerDancer Community Champion Posts: 8,103 Legendary Poster
    BubblesGoesBoo said:
    I've been through this, and honestly im still struggling.. I spent longer in hospital than they did in prison and basically the system is just fucked.

    I wish I could offer more advice on how to cope with this, all I can say is don't let him stop you living your life, that's my biggest regret, its harder done than said I know.

    (also just putting this in there) if he makes ANY contact whatsoever, tell the police! i don't know if it's different where you are or if there was an act or something put in place, but one of my attackers wasn't allowed to contact me at all.(it was only one that got sent down) 

    sending massive hugs! <3
    That is totally fucked up Bubbles. It is most definitely not long enough in prison for them. I think that the law needs to be stricter on crimes like rape and what you went through. Why would only 1 attacker be banned from contacting you? It should be that they are all banned from the earth  (given the death penalty.) Sending massive hugs to you if you want them. 
    "There's a part of me I can't get back. A little girl grew up too fast. All it took was once. I'll never be the same." ~ Demi Lovato
    "The way that I have found the light in my life is through the expressive arts because I know that I will be accepted for the way I am." ~ Me
    "I'm going to get strong again and see you soon. " ~ Anonymous 
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 3,590 Community Veteran
    edited September 18
    @Kasa2103 none of them did contact me after the attack, but I think the police put something in place for the one that got sent down cause he got released early on good behaviour but there were conditions he had to stand by.. the others I think the police just told them not to contact me but there was nothing in place? im not sure, but either way I haven't had any contact off them... and thankyou for the hugs :) <3


    @Past User  I forgot to say, the first few weeks will be the hardest, you'll constantly be on edge, but it does get easier, do you have any support going through this? Woman's aid have been a big support for me with overcoming the trauma .. unlike the CMHT who just focus on emotions mainly, woman's aid focus on the trauma, and help you come to terms with it and help with the symptoms? (is that the right word? (like nightmares/flashbacks/anxiety)) they also gave me a personal alarm when he was released, and for the first few weeks that's the only reason I could leave the house, it made me feel a bit more safe … could you look into getting a personal alarm? <3
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  • Former MemberFormer Member Deactivated Posts: 496 Listening Ear
    I did have a personal alarm when it happened in 2015 but I don't know what I did with it. I'll ask for another one though.
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 228 Trailblazer
    edited September 18
    Hi @Past User I thought I would check in to see how you're feeling? I want to echo what everyone else has said that you are so incredibly brave and strong to carry on fighting through this. @Past User has given some excellent advice :)

    Have you told anyone about how this anniversary is making you feel? 

    You mentioned thinking that you won't exist by the date of the anniversary - those thoughts sound incredibly overwhelming. If you ever feel like you need further support, Papyrus have a free confidential helpline at 0800 068 4141 or you can speak to Samaritans on 116 123. 

    Please do keep us posted with how you are feeling and remember that we are all here for you. Sending lots of hugs <3
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  • Former MemberFormer Member Deactivated Posts: 496 Listening Ear
    Not feeling that great😥 yes I have told people about how it's making me feel.
  • Former MemberFormer Member Moderator Posts: 1,084 Wise Owl
    Hey Lubna, :heart:

    Sorry to hear you don't feel great- do you want to talk more about anything? We care about you :heart:
  • Former MemberFormer Member Deactivated Posts: 496 Listening Ear
    Can't believe it's next month his coming out😥
  • Former MemberFormer Member Moderator Posts: 660 Incredible Poster
    Hey Lubna,

    It's understandable that you would feel scared about him coming out so soon, I can imagine its quite an overwhelming feeling, is that right?  <3

    You're incredibly strong and we all believe in you  :3
  • Former MemberFormer Member Deactivated Posts: 496 Listening Ear
    Yep, 40 days until his release date don't know why I have it on my countdown but I do🙄
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