This world is not perfect. In fact, it has become the farthest thing from perfect. It’s just like a jungle with more civilized animals. We have created rules and regulations to keep everyone disciplined and civilized, but some people always find a way to get in touch with the animal inside them. Humans are basically good of heart, but the world changes us. The worst thing we can do is hurt another living being, which has, unfortunately, become more common than it should be. One of such things many of us go through is sexual abuse. More often than not, the victims of sexual abuse are women.
As women are physically weaker and more soft in nature, they become an easy victim. There are some people of bad nature in every place. From school to workplaces, women have to keep themselves safe and always stay on guard or people could take their advantage. Life becomes very difficult to live once you have to go through something like this. It’s a trauma that stays for life and very challenging to get out of.
Many have to go to a therapist and even then it takes them years to recover. However, it doesn’t mean that your life is over if you are abused. It is, without a doubt, a horrible experience and no one should have to go through it, but you shouldn’t let it affect your entire life. This article focuses on a victims of sexual abuse and how they can get their life back.
The very first trouble you will have is facing reality. You might try to give yourself other excuses to deny what has happened. If someone has abused you and that also sexually, there is no way you can turn away from it. You must accept that you have been abused and there can’t be any possible explanation for that.
These animals are able to manipulate kids by keeping them confused. Children don’t really understand what has happened with them and they usually become a victim of someone they trust. This is why you must also use your mind and don’t let fear and shame take over you. Only after you accept that someone has sexually abused will you be able to move forward.
As long as you stay in denial, you will keep suffering from pain. Remember that acceptance is the first step towards recovery. Sooner or later, you will accept it because it’s not something you can keep hidden inside you. If you keep delaying this process, it will be more painful to accept later. Accepting it right away will enable you to decide your next move and continue with life.
Instead of only crying about what has happened, you need to take a stand and fight against the person that made your life difficult. If you feel the need for crying, do it; it is good for your health. You won’t be able to become strong until you fight this one person. Remember, everyone needs closure. This will be your closure to what happened to you.
This will give you the power to fight any demon in your life. However, you must first get rid of the one that has recently made you feel bad. You should know that there is law to protect you and you have friends and family to support you. They will be by your side while you stand up for your right and made a bad man pay for what he did.
You should talk to your friends and family about sexual abuse. There is a possibility the abuser might be your family member and you no longer trust anyone else. Know that the world is full of good and bad people and they are everywhere and in every shape. Just because one family turned out that way, it doesn’t mean that everyone is like that. The same would be the case if you were abused by the hands of a friend.
The first thing you need to do is take your loved ones and people who care about you in confidence. Share what has happened to you with them and discuss what you plan to do next. They will help you face that person and get the justice you deserve.
You shouldn’t wait for anything once you have become a victim. You need to report it to relevant authorities right away. For example, if you have been abused at your workplace, you should inform the HR manager right away and go to the police the same day. The longer you wait, the weaker your case becomes. If you wait, other questions will start to arise. The first question you will be asked is why you didn’t report the issue before. They will ask why you waited for so long and it would be difficult to explain that you weren’t mentally prepared to do so.
Many women use the threat of a sexual abuse case and blackmail people. This is the reason why authorities have to investigate the entire case and make an informed decision so no innocent is punished. It would be easier to prove your case if the issue is new. Collecting evidence and proving it becomes challenging as the case gets old.
It’s best to find a professional before you take a legal stand. You can’t do anything yourself to the person. If you tried to do so, you would probably be breaking a lot of laws. It’s best to trust the law and let them punish the bad guy. The law asks you for evidence and proof that you were abused because they don’t want to punish an innocent while also get you justice. This is the reason why you need to hire a sexual abuse lawyer who has years of experience in dealing with such matters.
They know how court proceedings work and how to get the other party to admit their sin. Besides, the court hearings of such cases are not easy. The other party will try to break you in every way possible and they will be saying many bad things about you. After all, they want to prove that you are lying and falsely accusing an innocent of a sexual crime he didn’t commit. The lawyer will tell you everything you need to know and inform you about all possible outcomes.
Proceedings in court don’t usually go as one expects. There have been many occasions where innocents were sent to prison due to how strong the case other party presented. You have to mentally prepare yourself to stand in front of everyone and be questioned about your character. This may sound too difficult, but you must do this to recover from the trauma of feeling weak.
You have become strong and understand that no matter what others say, you must not break. They are bad people who are trying their best to save themselves. But you are on the right here and you were the one that had to go through all that trouble. Instead of taking their words seriously and letting them get to you, you should counter-attack by following the instructions of your lawyer. Take his help to prepare yourself before you get in the actual court so nothing is a surprise for you.
Something bad happened to and it was not easy. You should cry if you feel the need; however, don’t let it make you weak for life. Many start calling themselves a victim and they become a victim for life. Don’t become that person. You are a human being who has a complete life of her own. Good and bad things happen in life, but we can’t let them take away every piece of us. Instead of becoming a victim, you should become a brave person who will not only bring that bad man to justice but also save many others from his foul deeds. If you stayed victim your whole life, people will start to take your advantage. You will be an easy target for them. On the other hand, acting as a strong independent person will scare away all vultures.
In order to move on with your life after such an incident, you need to become strong – not just mentally but physically as well. You need to learn self-defense and how to fight someone stronger than you. This will not only prepare your future but also give you the confidence to deal with the current situation. If you are young and have the energy, take martial arts classes. Furthermore, keep pepper spray with you. This will help you stand in front of bad people knowing that you can take them on and win. The only advantage they can possibly have is more physical strength and they exploit it. But it won’t work if you have trained yourself.
Author, Freelance writer