Dominica2

I have to go speak with a detective today regarding my sexual assault that happened a week and a half ago. I am starting to feel very anxious because I will have to re-live what happened. I have been able to block it out the past week for rhe most part, but I know this is something that I will struggle with. I also know that after this interview, there will be an intense urge to drink. I am on day 11, so I definitely don't want to compromise what I have been working so hard to acheive...sobriety. I just had to get this out. It is going to be one hell of a day. Thanks for listening.


Dom.

Jeni26

Dom, are you going on your own?
This will undoubtably be a difficult day. Please ensure you have support with you.
You are in my prayers xxx

willquit

((((Hugs)))) You can do this, you're stronger than you know.

Dominica2

Jeni, Thanks. I will have my daughter with me, everyone else is at work.

TorontoGuy28

Hi Dominica-

Can you go to an AA meeting right after ? or call someone else with long term sobriety ?

Anxiety, stress were always my triggers too, now just need to develop new coping mechanisms...

TG

Dominica2

TG,
The next AA meeting after noon is at 6:30, it is birthday night tonight so it will be a 2 hour meeting. I have to go take care of my grandma immediately after, so I should be keeping busy as to not stumble across a bar room. Thanks.

Jeni26

What about a sponsor? A trusted friend? Is there a woman liaison police officer? It will also be emotional for your daughter. I wish there was someone who could be strong for you. Are you able to phone anyone in AA you can meet up with straight afterwards?
Lots of love xxx

Dominica2

The detective is a woman, so I think that will lessen the stress. I am going to meet with my grandmother afterwards, so hopefully everything will be fine.

Jeni26

That's good. I will be thinking of you lots xxx

MetalChick

I can't imagine what you must be going through. I admire you, and your resolve to stay sober. What a brilliant lady you are! My worries of the day pale in comparison.

Hugs

justhadenough

My thoughts and prayers are with you Dom

Is there a liaison officer or some support worker that can sit in with you perhaps

Dominica2

Everything went ok. I have to go back Friday to meet with a sketch artist. I am just so ready for all of this to be put behind me. Thank you for all of the support.

Jeni26

You are a very strong person Dom. I really admire you. Lots of love xxx

Dee74

I'm glad it went ok Dom.

D

Stevie1

Glad it went well, Dom...you are a tough cookie.

I was a sexual assault crisis volunteer/victim advocate for seven years and for sure in most jurisdictions there is not enough support for SA survivors. I'm so glad they're working with you.