I testified in court (update)

[u/gh0stlygal_]

Dinner-chips, salsa, bean dip and a Mexican martini 🍸

https://www.reddit.com/r/GirlDinnerDiaries/s/VBaeEfptVi -link to my original post. I got a lot of support here and would love to give an update.
A few weeks ago, I was asked to testify in court against my childhood abuser from 26 years ago. After only getting probation for his disgusting crimes against me, he was left free in this world to reoffend and hurt other children. There were 6 victims that got up to testify. 6 known victims. Both boys and girls. I am proud to say we got a guilty verdict. The jury used less than one minute for deliberations and came back with a unanimous guilty verdict. Life + 20. He will be eligible for parole in 30 years, but I can guarantee you we will fight to keep him in his box. He will no longer be hurting children. The justice system failed me as a little girl. Failed all of his victims by letting him walk free and reoffend. Not today though. Small town Texas stuck it to him and I couldn’t be more grateful. Here’s to hoping he gets everything he’s given while he is in Texas prison.

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[u/pizz901]

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[u/Petal_Heart → u/pizz901]

Six victims. SIX. Imagine how many more could have been spared if the system had done its job the first time. I'm so sorry you went through this, but I'm proud of you for speaking up.

[u/noboundsred → u/Petal_Heart]

And this 6 are the ones we know about that came out
There might be more that we don’t know about.

[u/Fool_In_Flow → u/Petal_Heart]

Also keep in mind that there might be many others who are staying quiet about it.

[u/HugKttn → u/Fool_In_Flow]

Sadly, the six who came forward might not be the only ones affected, some people carry these experiences for years without ever telling any one

[u/FattyRid → u/pizz901]

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[u/StarGlowPhoenix → u/pizz901]

This GIPH made me emotional. Good job.

[u/Pendo-illsmackabitch]

You are strong, you are wise, and you are important. Thank you for your strength that allowed this guy to get buried. If you hadn't reported, I'm not sure they would have believed this little girl. You really showed up and out for her and you.

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[u/Bigpwetty → u/Pendo-illsmackabitch]

They definitely need a warm hug for all of that bravery 🌸
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[u/kadkadkad08]

You’re so beyond brave, I’m so proud of you and thank you for what you did

[u/Winter-Yogurt-4209]

This gives me hope for my case. I filed it at 16 around two years ago. The police took my case but the court wouldn’t. I know he’s probably hurt others but maybe he won’t walk free forever.

[u/Party_Rich_5911 → u/Winter-Yogurt-4209]

I’m so sorry for what you experienced, and I hope you get some justice - you deserve it! ❤️❤️❤️

[u/cowboythesis]

I am SO proud of you

[u/HiddenLife_36]

Huge hugs OP. You did it. 🫂

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[u/eclecticexperience]

We are so effing PROUD OF YOU!!! You were incredibly brave, and while I will never understand exactly how much frustration and anger stems from him not being locked up in the first place, I am SO GLAD you got the job done today. I just wanna cheer for you!

[u/BabserellaWT]

Careful, ladies.

She’s a hero.

Can we buy her a round on all of us?

[u/Total_Cookie_3767]

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You are so strong. I hope the outcome helps you breathe a little easier knowing he’s going to no doubt get prison justice. Congratulations ❤️

[u/who_gon_check_me_boo]

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You’re so strong!! I’m sorry this happened to you. It’s admirable that you keep fighting for other kids.

[u/tomboynik]

Thank you for your bravery. I am so proud of you!

[u/notypants]

Fuck yeah girl. I’ve got a big mom hug for you if you need one. Thank you for fighting and for protecting those who need it most 🖤

-a survivor of CSA and a Texan too

[u/Pendo-illsmackabitch]

You are strong, you are wise, and you are important. Thank you for your strength that allowed this guy to get buried. If you hadn't reported, I'm not sure they would have believed this little girl. You really showed up and out for her and you.

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[u/SaltySiren87]

May he have the rest of his life that he deserves... but you're a hero! Keeping this man off the street is hero worthy in my book!

[u/down_by_the_shore]

Hell fucking yeah. I’m so proud of you and I hope you’re proud of yourself, too. May he rot for life. 

[u/blondeheartedgoddess]

You're amazing! The children there with you will never forget the brave woman that stood beside them, adding her voice to theirs.

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[u/No-Music-333]

Congratulations!!!!

[u/Swallowedoxygen]

So proud of you. You are the woman today that the young version of you needed but never got.

As a fellow survivor of childhood abuse, that's the standard I always try to hold myself to.

You've done an incredible, brave, important thing and the world is a better place for it 💜

[u/Organic_Berry_8732]

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I’m proud of you! 👏🏾 👏🏾👏🏾

[u/midsummercrybaby]

You did the damn thing girl!! So proud of you for doing such a difficult thing. You saved so many children!!

[u/gabi_ooo]

Thank you for being courageous and putting yourself through that for the greater good. As you can see, we’re all very proud of you 👏🏼 I hope this helps heal even a small piece of your trauma

[u/wellbloom]

Cheers 🥂 I’m so proud of you 💪

[u/gh0stlygal_ → u/[deleted]]

It’s basically a strong margarita with a splash of olive juice lol tequila, lime juice, sweet and sour and a splash of olive juice. You get the shaker and pour about 2.5 servings into a martini glass (I ask for a rocks glass lol)

[u/snoring_hounds]

You are an inspiration 💚

[u/_ilikebigbooks_]

So proud of you! I hope he has a horrible time in prison!

[u/Delicious-Candle-574]

i'm so so so proud of you

[u/Adorkablemisfit]

So proud of you, hope they hear about it in the jail and he gets his. Congrats!

[u/Mysterious-Region640]

Wow, that’s awesome!

[u/30FlirtyAndNapping]

From one survivor to another, sending so much love. Surviving the abuse is one thing, reliving that abuse in a trial setting is a whole new definition of strength I never knew I had. I hope you see that strength in yourself too 🤍 Proud of you OP

[u/youmustb3jokn]

You are a superhero. Thank you.

[u/Accomplished-Dog3715]

I fucking love each and every one of you who helped put him away. I hope this can bring more or start the healing for his victims. ❤️

[u/werisefromourashes]

Yes girl!
You went out there and proved that you are stronger than your childhood monster.
This internet stranger is so proud of you!

[u/Buffy_the_guppy]

Dude, you smashed it. Congratulations, and thank you on behalf of all those who will now never have to meet him. May your future be full of delicious looking martinis 🍸

[u/bellegroves]

Thank you for protecting other kids. I'm so sad that no one protected you or the other victims. I also hope he gets what he gets in there.

[u/lyderbug28]

Speaking as a victim who didn't get justice, thank you so, so much. Your bravery and strength brings tears to my eyes and I hope you feel so proud of yourself. 🖤

[u/Motor-Stomach676]

I worked in corrections (not in Texas) but from what I’ve heard from guys that did time in Texas, the inmates are not very welcoming to sex offenders and depending on the institution, there is a decent possibility he will be killed or close to it. He’s in a state very supportive of the death penalty and many that are doing life without, those inmates have nothing to lose. Sex offenders are the lowest of the low in prison.

Also good for you for testifying. Many are not willing to.

[u/AffectionateBite3827]

You are so brave and inspiring! Wishing you peace and healing 💕

[u/Pretend-Menu-8660]

You are to be commended for standing up to protect others from his harm after the justice system let you down. Thank you. 🙌🏻🙏🏻

[u/Bored_Office_Girl]

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[u/SoldierKitsune]

Sending hugs from Iowa. So proud of you. This wasn’t an easy thing to do, but you did it to prevent it from happening again. You are strong and brave.

[u/That-Chain-5139]

Very well done and many congratulations. I truly hope you can now live the best life ever safe in the knowledge you along with the other victims who testified, just saved countless others from suffering. You not only broke the cycle, you picked it up and smashed it down hard on that f*ckers head 👌🏽💪🏽

[u/Numerous_Course9820]

Thank you for the update. I am so sorry you and others suffered abuse at the hands of this terrible defendant. Thank you for being courageous and telling your story to the jury. The verdict speaks volumes! Please be well, friend.

[u/sunrise-sesh]

Cheers sister 🥂💞

[u/Tall-Compote1354]

Thank you! I'm so sorry that you were failed but thank you so much for standing up for other children! You have made the world a better and safer place. I'm proud of you and my mama heart is so happy!!!!

[u/throwawaygenx1973]

My offender also only got probation, and it used to terrify me to think that he was probably out there hurting others. It’s amazing that you were able to put your own Trauma aside and help Make sure this person could never hurt anyone again. I know how hard that had to be, and I am so proud of you and so grateful for people like you. Well done, OP!

[u/GoldenSheppard]

I imagine the jury walked into the room, looked at each other and the foreman just said "He's guilty, right?" and everyone agreed. The other 1:30 was just them filling out the paperwork. Good on you and I am so glad you and the other victims are finally safe forever.

[u/EfficientLibrarian58]

YOU ARE SO STRONG. YOU DID THAT!!!

My heart breaks for little you, but I want to put you on the highest of pedestals and scream your name until everyone knows it. Congrats, OP!!!!

[u/Janicems]

👏👏👏

[u/badcandy7]

The best news. I'm so glad that this was the outcome, and incredibly proud of you. It couldn't have been easy, but you helped save other children from his.

[u/Anonymoosehead123]

I am so glad that you and the other victims got justice. It seems to happen so infrequently. Truly, this made my day.

[u/ehnonniemoose]

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[u/tuxette]

Thank you.

[u/Chs135]

So proud of you! What you did was not easy. As someone who had to testify against my abuser myself, I know the amount of strength it takes to get up there. ❤️

[u/Rubyroseeex]

Congratulations!!!

[u/BuddieAngel77]

YOU GO GIRL!!!!! SO PROUD OF YOU

[u/ComprehensiveHand232]

Way to go. Proud of you.
😎🐾💙

[u/obbsessedHW]

You are a hero! Thank you for your bravery!

[u/Fred-the-stray]

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 This man will never have another moment of peace as long as he lives and I'm ok with that. Proud of you for standing up and making the world a better place

[u/SpiritualBake444]

Bravo for your strength and willingness to relive your trauma to protect others! As the family member of a childhood SA survivor, I know how hard that must have been.

[u/iamnumber47]

It may have come far too late unfortunately, but he got what he deserved. Thank you for being a voice for, not only yourself, but the other children he hurt too.

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[u/SwiftieCat_1989]

Congratulations, fighting for justice

[u/AtlanticMilkLord]

You are amazing!! 🙏

[u/SeparateCzechs]

You’re my Hero!

[u/NotYourGran]

Thank you! ❤️

Love,
A fellow survivor

[u/Ok_Distance_1000]

You are a true HERO!!!!

[u/Objective_Proof_8944]

Survivor Strong!!!!❤️🎉🔥

[u/verchiels]

I am so very proud of you!!!

[u/OriginalChildBomb]

You're kick-ass, my friend! I'm sorry it had to come to this, but you crushed it.

I hope you are getting all the time, care, and support you need. And that you get to breathe a bit easier now, maybe. I know it doesn't magically make it all better, but I hope you feel proud of yourself.

[u/pofqa]

You changed that young lady’s life because she will know she got justice for what he did to her, and that all of you were willing to stand beside her to fight. I hope you feel some manner of closure knowing he’s put away, too. You are amazing!💗

[u/r0ses3]

Im so proud of you gh0stly!!!!!!! You did amazing and though he didn’t suffer the justice earlier, he will now!!! Every person who testified was brave, courageous and I hope he gets what he gets in jail!!!!

So proud of you, so happy for you💖

[u/toastNcheeze]

You are so amazing and strong and brave and I am so so proud of you honey!! You did that!! ❤️

[u/Its_Okay_Cheesecake_]

You’re doing exactly what I wish I could’ve had the opportunity to do.
I’m SO PROUD of you for having the strength, courage, & bravery to face this. You will always be stronger than you were yesterday. 🫶🏼🫶🏼🫶🏼

[u/Adjectivenounnumb]

The jury used less than one minute for deliberations and came back with a unanimous guilty verdict.

This makes me a bit nervous and seems like something they will go after on appeal. (Sorry, true crime follower, I've heard of deliberations of less than one hour, but never less than one minute, which barely sounds like enough time for them to establish a foreperson and go through the voting. I do expect to get downvoted for this, but yeah, seems odd. If you do choose to downvote me, please know I'm referring only to the possibility of appeal, hoping the conviction is not in danger.)

[u/gh0stlygal_ → u/Adjectivenounnumb]

They took a 30 minute break, the chosen foreperson told everyone to write their vote down on a piece of paper and they flipped it over at the same time. All guilty. They then spent a little while longer discussing the case before rejoining the court. The defense didn’t do their best on the jury selection. There was a CPS worker, a child advocacy worker, and a female school teacher of 15 years on the panel. There were 6 previous victims that got up to testify and a written confession that the defendant wrote while he was in classes. The evidence was all there

[u/gh0stlygal_ → u/Adjectivenounnumb]

It’s within his legal rights to appeal. But trust me, there’s a whole pack of wolves after this man. We will fight until the end to make sure this POS stays in his box far away from children. If I have to make the trip back down to TX in 30 days to fight his appeal, that’s what I’ll do. If he makes it to his 30 years and becomes eligible for parole, I’ll be fighting that too.

[u/flywearingabluecoat → u/gh0stlygal_]

🖤🖤🖤 one million billion love to you

[u/PatioGardener → u/Adjectivenounnumb]

Appellate courts tend to err on the side of trusting the wisdom of the jury. And unlike what pop culture would have you believe, appealing a conviction isn’t really a viable path to regaining freedom. It’s a path, at most, to a retrial. And it’s an incredibly high bar that must be met to get to even that outcome.

Like, let’s say this guy had a horrible defense attorney. One where “ineffective assistance of counsel” could reasonably be argued. The lawyer failed to get objections on the record, failed to file motions in a timely manner, etc. And let’s say that the appellate justices agree that yeah, that was a shit defense attorney who did a subpar job. And so they find in favor of the defendant’s appeal. You know what happens next? The defendant gets retried. And until then, a judge might decide to set bond, or the judge might decide that the defendant must remain in custody until the new trial. But in no circumstance will such an appeal result in the defendant just walking out scot-free.

[u/Talzy_19]

I'm so proud of you!! You did amazing! ❤️🤗 Sending you so much love and light! 🥹❤️

[u/Naive_Satisfaction24]

so so so proud of all of you beautiful strong souls❤️ i hope and pray life gets easier and you have eternal peace and happiness

[u/Beach-and-Mountains]

You are a dang hero!! Well done!!

[u/JimmiesMovinShit]

You are so brave!! Thank you for helping those children

[u/Icy-Management9880]

You're a good lady

[u/MC1R_OCA2]

I salute you!

[u/Uniquely_Me3]

Hell ya! Congratulations! 🍾🎈 both for little you and adult you. Your food looks absolutely delightful.

[u/Nakenochny]

From another person whose abuser(s) got off free, thank you. So much.

[u/ER_Support_Plant17]

I’m proud of you. I know I’m just a stranger on the internet but I’m proud of you, you stopped him from hurting others

[u/Old_Damage_95]

I'm so proud of you. Criminals like him should never be allowed parole. These are the people that should be given true life sentences because they cannot be reformed and will always reoffend. You were so brave facing him again, and you helped to get justice for everyone. You saved countless future victims. You're amazing.

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[u/Bundtcakedisaster]

Thank you for your courage.

[u/alarming_chain2434]

Oh man. I am so proud of you for getting up there and aiding in preventing future victims. Good for you for standing up for that little girl even after the system failed you; you made an impression on her that I’m sure she won’t soon forget. I’m so so so glad a Texas jury saw the truth and did what needed to be done and I hope you’re able to sleep a little easier now.

[u/ajgrrrascal8]

I am so proud of you. You are amazing. M

[u/PatioGardener]

I remember your original post and commented on it. I am so proud of you, OP. You are incredibly brave and strong and badass!

Please don’t forget to be kind to yourself moving forward, as the emotions from testifying may surface in weird ways. But you are awesome. And I hope the rest of your life is filled with the happiness and safety you should have had all along.

[u/helloitsmeagain-ok2]

Hopefully Ken Paxton doesn’t let him out 

[u/Unlikely-Mongoose723]

This is amazing news! Congratulations! I sincerely hope that you and the other victims feel that some justice was served today. You all deserve to heal and be in peace as this disgusting offender sits in jail and awaits what’s coming for him. Big hugs to you! You are amazing for doing this and helping other victims get justice! 🩷

[u/HolaGataEang1221]

F*ck yeah!! Finally, a reason to be proud of my home state (I can't remember the last time I was, tbh), but they actually got it right this time!! Congrats!! 🎉🎉🎉

Also, you should be very proud of yourself and your bravery. Thank you for fighting. 💜

[u/ScarlettOH39]

Big hugs! You are so brave 🩷🩷

[u/PomegranateZanzibar]

So well done

[u/bbbbears]

Fuckin GET EM. Thank you for your bravery. The children you helped. 💕

[u/QuarkzBarz]

I am so proud of you. My abuser never got real justice for what he did to me when I was a young child, so thank you for all survivors out there. May we be as brave as you.

[u/overfelt2]

Hallelujah- you did something really really hard but really important and you and other children/former children that he preyed on protected so many others as a result of your courage! He will no longer hurt other children, thanks to you and the other brave witnesses. I am so proud of you. I wish I could buy you champagne or if you don’t drink a whole chocolate cake.

[u/ChloeBel427]

I am so proud of you Thank you.

[u/OgthaChristie]

You saved a bunch more kids from going through what you and the others went through. I know it was tough. I know you didn’t want to do it. But I’m so grateful, happy, and proud that you did. It doesn’t happen a lot, but when justice and karma finally meet, it can be a powerful thing.

Thank you.🙏

[u/oldhannita]

You are brave and strong, I hope you feel relief and at peace

Edit: spelling

[u/Worth_Text9054]

[u/Imaginary_Cat8169]

I’m so proud of you. You are the definition of bravery and courage.

[u/kobayashi_maru_fail]

So proud of you!!! You are a superhero.

That bean dip and drink look amazing, well-earned!

[u/agatha5670]

I can’t even comprehend the strength and courage you have had to muster up to get through all of this- sending you a hug 🤗you are a real hero 💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖

[u/snuffles00]

I hope that dinner tasted like the best dinner of your fucking life. You are a incredibly brave and tough individual. It is no easy feat to testify, let alone testify about an abuser. I hope you know that you saved so many other kids the same fate. I hope you have good therapy, a good group of friends and may your pillow always be cool.

You deserve a lifetime of happiness.

May all his dinners taste like ashes in his mouth. If we are lucky prison will take very very good care of him. They love child abusers. I'm betting it will be known what he is in for. He is now a walking target and I hope that gives you just the tiniest bit of solace.

[u/cakivalue]

I'm so proud of you right now. So many victims, so much harm. Thank you for being brave and strong and standing up for yourself years ago and recently for the little girl. He'll never hurt another child.

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[u/SecretlyFunnyMe]

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I’m so proud of you. I hope his conviction gives you peace.

And F that dude. May he end up on a very long prison train ride.

[u/Sally_Stitches_]

I’m so so proud of y’all! It’s awful y’all weren’t protected, but you should feel so so proud that you are preventing more children from being hurt by him. ❤️‍🩹💞

[u/astralwish1]

SO proud of you. You’re incredibly strong and brave, and I’m glad you finally received justice.
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[u/Typically_Basically]

YESSSSSSSSSSS GIRLLLLL!!!!! YOU DID THAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[u/TLF5foot8]

I love hearing great news!!!!

[u/yeehaw4000]

You are so resilient. Thank you.

[u/strippersandcocaine]

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[u/lucyboraha]

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Hell yeah, OP. Way to fight for justice, not just for yourself but for all the others he hurt, and would have hurt. Respect and peace to you.

[u/mittenbby]

I’m SO FUCKING PROUD of you! You protected so many more people from what you experienced. May peace be your constant companion. You deserve a huge hug and all the love in the world.

[u/yepstillhurts]

Congrats! This is amazing news. Thanks for being brave and persistent for everyone else who couldn’t be.

[u/Tabby_Mc]

I am sending you so much love, you brave woman ❤️

[u/takapitcha]

Luckily child molesters are the lowest on the totem pole in prison. He’s about to be very popular

[u/GnomieOk4136]

Internet mama here. I am so damned proud of you. You are amazing. Thank you.

[u/Interesting_Yak_2676]

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So so proud! Sending you a huge hug and love.

[u/Ilovemybed67]

As a mom~ justice for such abhorrent behavior is simply the DP.

[u/Medusa_7898]

I sincerely hope this brings you healing and that your fellow younger victims can see you as a model for how to not let their experience define them.

[u/VixxenFoxx]

And Texas prisons still have until Dec 2029 to install A/C - so he's gonna be very uncomfortable for a hot minute. Hoping he gets put in McConnell or Clements.

[u/slamminsalmoncannon → u/VixxenFoxx]

I was going to comment about that. While it is inhumane and unacceptable to not have AC in prisons in Texas and they shouldn’t have that long to fix it, I do hope he lands in one of the facilities that doesn’t have one yet.

[u/SupermarketOk3031]

I am so proud of you!

[u/Sea-Cryptographer807]

🫂

[u/Standard_Category635]

Write it all down before you forget! You never know what you may want to do with it! You're incredible! ❤️

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[u/HotMajor2311]

Well done honey!!! 💖💖💖

[u/GalacticUnicorn]

I don’t even know who mine was, so I would never be able to get a chance like this. So proud of you.

Thank you for doing an incredibly hard thing for an incredibly good reason.

[u/gogogadgetdumbass]

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I’m so glad to hear this!

I wish I could do this for my abuser’s more recent victims but that waste of life has a horseshoe up his ass.

[u/sweetxanointed]

SO HAPPY FOR YOU ❤️ Justice was certainly delivered this time

[u/-Little-Jelly-]

Wow so proud ❤️✨ that happened to me as well at the same age. I'm glad to see justice served to that scum.

[u/Suspicious_Road_9651]

I love this!! Thank you for being so brave. ❤️❤️❤️ I hope you’re able to skyrocket even further in your healing knowing the countless lives you’ve saved!!

[u/hooked_siren]

I'm so proud of you! Thank you for standing up

[u/timsfsn]

As a survivor that still sees her abuser at reunions, I weep with pride for the outcome YOU helped achieve. ❤️💪

[u/CellistDisastrous467]

I remember your post; thank you for the update! Big hugs! You did good, girl.

[u/just-peepin-at-u]

I am so proud of you.

[u/Late_Leek_9827]

So proud of you. Hope he rots

[u/Brilliant_Pace1540]

Congratulations!!!

[u/audreyb69]

You go girl!! Enjoy all the martinis! 😋

[u/pinotJD]

You are amazing. I wish I could buy you ten margaritas. Thank you for your strength.

[u/GrimFandango81]

My heart goes out to you and all the others who testified. There may be even more that couldn't come forward, and you secured justice for them as well.

I hope you are all able to find peace and healing.

[u/Wild_Influence_7134]

Amazing! Congratulations and we are all so proud of you! You've done something really brave and incredible. 🙌

[u/MagicalReadingBubble]

We are all SO PROUD OF YOU!!! You DID IT girl!!! ❤️❤️❤️

[u/witchspoon]

Proud of you!

[u/GothGranny75]

Congratulations, finally a little justice. Life will not be fun for him in prison.

[u/Lsa119]

My heart breaks for you and all his victims and so proud of you and everyone else who testified to stop him from ever harming another child. You have all of my respect ❤️

[u/MarsNeedsPronouns]

So proud of you! Congrats, and I hope you can celebrate in some way!

[u/Main_Mobile_8244]

I am so sorry this has happened to you.  This is exactly why I have not pursued anything in court, but I do intend to file a restraining order against both my rapist and the family members that stood by who knew the truth.  I hope you heal!  Love, a stranger, still healing myself!  🤗 

[u/Soignee_West_52]

I'm so proud of you & so happy that they're putting your abuser away.

[u/gingy_ninjy]

Hugs, I am so proud of you. You and all those who testified are stronger than most people will ever be in your life. You all have now saved countless other lives from being destroyed by a monster.

[u/essaere]

incredible news!!!! so fucking strong!!! congrats!!

[u/Tootsie-Louise1]

You and the other victims are incredibly brave. I’m very proud of you and grateful to you for facing your fears and getting this man behind bars forever. I wish you all peace and love.❤️

[u/DJ_DontCare]

Proud of you 🤎

[u/Rose_E_Rotten]

Congrats on making it through the testimony and him finally getting the life sentence he deserved 26 years ago.

[u/TT3809]

Fantastic news , big hugs

[u/eternallyvintage]

I wish him the life he deserves. 

[u/emz0rmay]

Proud of you! Now all you need to focus on is recovery. From experience, it’ll be up & down. Be gentle and kind to yourself. You did a good thing x

[u/Engchik79]

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[u/JBL21]

Thank you for being so brave

[u/Foreign_Being5656]

I’m so happy you finally got justice!

[u/Julixjules]

PROUD OF YOU!

[u/Sacred-Maybe2442]

Thank you, OP, for making the world a safer place for kids. Thank you for being brave, thank you for being strong, thank you for not giving up.

Nothing can ever repair the damage that was done to you, the pain that was inflicted on you, or give you your childhood innocence back. But, I wish you peace and joy and the best life possible, because you deserve that and that little girl inside you deserves it, too.

Thank you, OP. May peace be yours every waking moment.

[u/NotARobotDefACyborg]

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[u/MoonHuntressEra13]

Proud of you OP, I know that must have been difficult but you and the others helped protect other kids from that monster. You deserve more then just that martini, sending hugs and lots of support!