That is simply horrible, I am sending you my best wishes and love.

I had to go through this ordeal, it's a very long time ago now but it remains fresh in the mind.

Please will you reach out to organisations like https://thesurvivorstrust.org where you can access proper support for this.

It is wonderful that we are all here supporting one and another but I believe that certain circumstances call for extra help.

I wish you well, please stay strong and if you need someone to vent to, I am here. xxx

p.s. If you contact them they can help you with someone to accompany you to court. I would strongly recommend this.

It's not all just about counselling, which often we do not want, they can help with practical stuff too.

Use every amenity that you can get your hands on. These cases are difficult to prosecute,  I advise that you get as much help as you can..... let's get the bastard!