Staring at a blank screen and an empty page
One day those lines will be full
like the thoughts swimming in my head
I don't understand why anyone
would want to lie about being assaulted
If someone tells me they are a victim of abuse
I am always compelled to believe them
Even if they later retract what they say
And throw all their hatred at me
I reported it because it did not sit right with me
to be silent whilst being scared of who would be next
They threaten to press charges against me
But they can't because I have proof
of what was said and I thought I was doing the right thing
And if I did land in jail, people would support me
But at least in my journal, there is no judgement or consequences
About the Creator
Chloe Gilholy
I live in Oxfordshire, England. I used to write a lot of fan fiction and mainly just write poetry now. I've been to over 20 countries and written many books. I'm currently working on a horror story called Heavenly Seas.
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So sad, I just wish the best for that person who retracted their statement about being abused. I find writing as therapy something too.