I was drugged and raped by three men one of those men was charged with the rape of me. I didn’t know them nor did I go away with them. I was drugged in a pub and they followed me when my friend and I parted ways. I have 3/4 hours unaccounted for which I will never get back. I was found with minor injuries and half dressed unaware how I got there soaked to skin. They were let off because I couldn’t pick them out in a line up. Also I was told at first by prosecution I was only drunk. A week later got call they found high levels of drug called PMA aka (Dr death) which they now class as a class A drug and trying to ban it in the UK. But, it didn’t change outcome of the case cause they couldn’t prove they gave me it. They had DNA also scratches on one of there faces plus loads evidence and still couldn’t convict. This happened Aug 2014 and every day is struggle. But every day I’m grateful because like many of you woman/men, I’m a survivor. Rape needs to be addressed and the laws tougher. They strip us of much more than what they take in those moments/ hours of there attack it’s time we spoke up and had voice the courts need to hear us !!!
— Julie (survivor)
Julie,
Thank you for sharing your story. You make a very important point about how difficult it is to prove rape in court. It is a sad state of affairs when survivors cannot get justice. You are also correct when you say that rape strips survivors of so much more than just the hours of the act itself. The struggle you face every day is real. It is also a testament to your strength and resilience. I believe that healing is possible and I hope in time you find the peace you so very much deserve. You are very brave.
Thank you Alissa for your lovely comment , I hope we as strong woman can help each other and try as a nation help get these people convicted surely in this day and age the laws should be changed we are no longer in the dark ages but yet feel so alone after the effects of a attack your right Tho time and healing also hopefully listening to others who R survivors we will see we are not alone God bless you