Hang in there Lou..... it'll all work out in the end

that's good news.... another step closer to putting this well and truly behind you... 

It's a shame there are to many people in this world like that person lou, Continue to be strong, do what is necessary and it will work out. Than you can come back here more and raise hell with all the good people here who care and love you.

It's good news that this animal has been caught and is incarcerated.   Hopefully this will give you greater peace of mind and the time to compose yourself for the impending court case.  

As for the forgiveness part, remember that it is not so much that he sleeps better at night for it, but that you do.  The forgiveness is to help you release the negative feelings that you've had bottled up for so long... those negative feeling that have made it so difficult for you to resume your life in peace.  I know this works because I forgave the person who assaulted me and put me in hospital.  Before the forgiveness I was consumed with all sorts of negative emotions and unable to move forward, but afterward I was able to recommence and rebuild my life day by day.  It took time but it was possible, having that huge weight of negativity taken from my shoulders.

Anyhow, chin up and we're thinking of you.

Maybe this time they'll keep him locked up. Hang in there.

bless  you all for your support and kindness - its really been a great help to me. i have had a very difficult time but once the trial is over i know i will finally have closure    

sorry i havent been on for a while-have been creating like a maniac on deviantart  lol. well, on monday i had a minor heart attack coz the stress is just too much for me. no lasting damage hopefully but the trial is in may, hope i can deal with it  

Sorry to hear that... not good at all.  Maybe creating some more [not quite like a maniac] on deviantart will help reduce the stress levels... you know, occupational therapy to help keep yout mind focussed on positive things.

As for the trial, yes, you will cope and get through it... you've come this far and you do have the strength to come out the other side.  Besides, it goes a long way towards the closure you've been seeking for so long, so yes, grab it with both hands and look forward to moving on to the next chapter of your life.

sorry to hear of your health scare....gotta reduce that stress...... I think you would seriously benefit from something like  breathing meditation..... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rXVeZYHDe1M&feature=related    

After 2 days giving evidence at the trial last week, an awful experience, today the jury retired and came back with a guilty verdict. The cost to me over the past 21 years has been huge and esp these last few months. I had a recent diagnosis of PTSD since 1990-today lifted me from the depths of despair. I will be having specialist counselling now to deal with the trauma before i can move on. he will be sentenced at the end of august and i will be there to see justice done.

I have had so much support from ppl and i am deeply grateful and touched by you all. sorry i havent been on for ages but my creativity left me.

love to you all, a big hearted community of great ppl x

Glad to hear justice was done. Get treated, and get busy living.

Maybe now that this horrendous stress has been lifted and you will be getting counseling to deal with the aftermath, the muse may come back.  Just an FYI, I don't know if you're on them, but when I was on antidepressants I couldn't create to save my life. 

It's really good to know this is over for you, and we'll be seeing your pretty face around here again! 

Glad to hear it's finally over for you! Now you can put it behind you and move on.

great news lou... thanks for coming back and letting us know...

the good news is.... if you can go through all that.... you can do anything...  all things are possible... use your counselling to springboard yourself to a whole new you....