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Libby and girlfriends went out one night when Libby ran into her ex-boyfriend. While talking, he came on to her, even after she had asked him not to. At this time, Libby’s entire life flipped upside down, as he sexually assaulted her.
Libby went home and shared with her boyfriend what happened. They immediately went to the hospital where Libby met an Open Arms’ advocate. Libby was able to have forensic evidence done at the hospital, made a police report, and planned to pursue charges against her now abuser. Libby went through meetings with law enforcement, prosecutors, and her advocate to prepare for going to a trial. However, the case did not go to trial. The charges that her abuser faced were amended (with Libby’s okay), and she didn’t have to testify. Libby was grateful for not having to testify and okay with the punishments that were handed to her abuser. Libby was also able to make a very impactful statement to the court and her abuser, to let them know how this incident changed her life.
Libby continues to utilize a support group at Open Arms. She finds herself sometimes needing it for herself, but also finds it useful to attend to support other survivors in their healing journeys.
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