Sexual Assault Survivors Support

He admitted his guilt. He spent the night in jail after his arrest. In court, he was sentenced to five years probation and counseling. Some other serious restrictions were put on his freedom. He could not drive for eighteen months. He was restricted in how and when he could be around others.

He lost his family.

He remained in counseling for fourteen years. One adult son and one daughter have resumed a relationship with him.

He has never reoffended.

I have a friendship with him because he has accepted his guilt and his faults and moved on.

Other types of offenders pay for their crimes and move on. I don't mean to be offensive, but maybe you should talk to a counselor, too.

I know that when I first learned about it, I sat in one place and shook uncontrollably. My husband helped me come to terms with things, somewhat.

This man is nearly seventy now. He needs to be forgiven.

Maybe your acquaintances have not come this far in their atonement and healing. All of you have my prayers and good wishes.