The Truth Is All You Have

Despite the prevailing cultural narrative, the criminal justice system is not there to meet the needs of the complainant. In fact, as psychiatrist judith herman describes, the requirements of legal proceedings are often diametrically opposed to what victims and survivors need. Unlike actual violence and harassment, which most women experience in some small way, the experience of being treated as a liar when i was telling the truth was unfamiliar. You can remind yourself, the truth is why your heart is beating a little faster at the train station. And that's ok.