Last year my 13yo daughter told me that her friend confessed that her stepfather was indecently touching her. Her friend was afraid to tell her mother because she thinks that the authorities will take her away from her own family. After persuading her to seek help and the school helping us to report the abuse to the police. Her stepfather was arrested but he posted bail. The court case will be next month and my daughter and I as well as two of her friends will testify in court. I think she’s so incredibly courageous to tell me about her friend. When the detectives interviewed my daughter, they asked me if they can interview her by herself. They were impressed by her maturity and bravery to speak out. I think because of her, she saved her friend. For a little while, her friend refused to speak to her but I told her that she did the right thing and what kind of person are you knowing what you know and you let it be. I for one could not live with myself if I knew and did nothing.
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What an incredibly brave little girl, I’m soo proud of her for taking a tremendous step to stand up and say no, this isn’t right and making a massive difference in her friends life. One day her friend will realise this and she will be thankful for her friends bravery xx
I am so grateful for your daughter – and to you – for believing her friend and for making sure that her friend is safe now. Often even when people speak out they are not believed and it leads to years more of silence and pain and you stopped that cycle. I’m sure her friend felt betrayed because she had been told to keep it a secret – and her feelings are understandable – but I know someday she will be grateful for your daughter’s speaking up. I know I am. Hoping for a good outcome in court and healing for everyone involved. Love, Alexis