Well, 1st of all, I'm not sure if this is something you've went through or chose to write about,

but I know for a fact that in situations like these
there isn't no shame in hiding, because the emotional stress and pain can sometime be too much to overcome, and in that, There is no shame.

The ability to be able to write about such incidents is a blessing in disguise! because while writing this i'm sure you've felt enormous and tremendous pain, but through you the world can understand the savierty of such disdains!
and a better understanding is needed in order to raise awareness amognst people who I assume put instincts above morality.

Give thanks for the most high for the ability to physically write, and mentally think, and channel our thoughts!.

5/5 and this is a winner in any book.

Christ. =/

First off, I want to let you know that there is one line in particular that hit me hard, and when I read it, I was right there next to you.

"Why is it I feel like the criminal
if it was you who did the crime?"

There wasn't an answer to this question when you wrote this, there isn't now, and probably won't ever be.

This is how the justice system leaves us feeling.

My mind is all over the place with this write.
I can so relate to the part where you state that society leads you to believe that you will be just as guilty as your abuser, if you choose to stay silent, that they will move on to their next victim and then you will take some of that blame for not doing anything about it.

SCREW THAT.

Saffie, I feel for you. I know this torture that you're writing of. My abuser, has never really faced any consequence to speak of. He's a repeat offender, in and out of prison, each time he is released he finds me and never once has the justice system put anything into place to keep this from happening. So, you speak up and he continues. You stay silent he continues. There is just no f ucking winning.

There is no shame in anything you wrote of here. You should not punish yourself for not being brave, because it took more strength than you realize JUST to transcribe your pain.

*sigh*

Another incredibly powerful write. <3