My step father abused me. I was sexually abused since I was 8 years old.

That’s as far back as I remember.

I was assaulted till I was 16 until I put a stop to it.

That was half of my life at that point I lived being abused.

I kept it a secret for so long because I felt that was the right thing and that’s what he made me believe.

I had people around me who cared about me but I never asked for help.

I was too scared to ruin his life even though he ruined mine.

I decided I had to tell someone.

A police case was opened but it never went to court.

I’m gutted that he was never convicted and gets to live a normal life.

I want to spread the message and let people know that it’s still worth telling someone even if nothing comes from it because at least that person believes you and knows what they have done.