Sexual Assault Reporting - "I Don't Want To Ruin His Life" (Why I Decided To Report)

All I could think for the first two weeks following my sexual assault was, "I don't want to ruin his life," by reporting it to the police. Lately, I've read a lot of comments online with survivors saying the same thing. Here is why I decided to break my silence and how I discovered that telling the truth was not ruining a life - it was saving mine. SUPPORT THIS CHANNEL:   / jobeckwith   #trauma WEBSITE http://www.letstalktrauma.com FACEBOOK   / letstalktrauma   INSTAGRAM   / letstalktrauma   TWITTER   / letstalktrauma   YOUTUBE    / jo2am   Want to continue the conversation? Join our safe and free group on Facebook:   / 192122384753822   Trauma Talk exists to let you know that you are not alone - and you are not weird. This channel is a community for exploration and discussion of life in the aftermath of trauma, be it sexual assault, domestic violence, emotional/mental/spiritual abuse, natural disasters, combat, or any other type of trauma. You are welcome here - and you're never alone. DISCLAIMER: I am not a therapist but am simply speaking from my experiences as a survivor and someone who has lived with depression, anxiety, and PTSD. Please seek professional help if you are concerned for your mental or physical wellness or safety.