If you're wondering why some (actually many, unfortunately) women won't report assault

[Just_Vote_Dem]

I'll regale the story of my aunt-
She was assaulted by her husband several times, and it escalated to near murder-and he got away with it in court. She was too afraid to show up in court (she moved across the country to get away from him), and they basically raked her over the coals, saying she was a bad mother, probably had a lover on the side, etc. (this was the 70's).

He died many years ago (hallejuah), and the last time I saw my aunt some twenty years ago, she said she was finally happy for the first time in many years. She passed away shortly after that visit, but I'm glad she had some peace.

[EdmondDantes_]

1. Sadly too many victims have stories similar

Too many of us men need to do better.

[Just_Vote_Dem]

2. Very true

I'm a man who was brought up by my mother and grandmother, and it was an enriching experience.

[SheltieLover]

3. Patriarchy excells at revictimizing victims

I'm glad she found peace as well.

[Lifeafter70]

4. My daughter was assaulted at work by a coworker

She did report it but they said it was a he said she said. In order to prosecute they wanted her to call him and get him on tape admitting to assaulting her. She had a mental break and never returned to work. It was years before she could go out in public without fear of seeing him.

She worked for a well known security firm and he was a holiday temporary hire. So she did not know him and the assult happened during one of her night shifts. She did file a civil suite against her employer and won but that took years. Turned out he had prior allegations with other employers that were documented that her company ignored.

[Just_Vote_Dem]

6. How awful

I'm so sorry

[Lifeafter70]

7. This was 24 years ago

But unfortunately not much has changed when it comes to believing women.
I'm saddened by some of the post by duers. Especially those who won't believe unless the man admits it. They must be fortunate not to have a loved one who suffered from assault or abuse.

[Diamond_Dog]

5. I was reading a very sad story on another website

Written by a woman who was assaulted by her boyfriend - A COP. What chance for justice would she have?