A smile is what's expected when we are faced with the truth about sexual abuse.  We are to smile and shut up or at least that is what I've been encouraged to do.  Good thing God gave me the gift of Gab and I've never been able to shut up long enough :) LOL  Yes I have reported the abuse of myself and my children and have been led through a nightmare of court battles, Child Protective Intervention,  Parental Capacity Assessments, 3 Lawyers and 3 Police investigations! (No Charges Laid of course)  I don't want to scare anyone from reporting sexual assault by a partner but I must say that if you do be sure to have alot of support and avoid doing it while asking the family courts to protect your children ( a normal reaction).  If you do than you may be thought of as "vindictive" or "  a liar in an attempt to alienate your children from their parent (the abuser)" .  I suggest getting support from a place who have trained volunteers to attend your appointments with the police etc.  This way maybe the SMILE will be on the officer's face as they do their job and take the report ....Yes I guess I sound angry today.  Just tired I guess.  Tired of the intimidation tactics used by those who want to keep me and the rest of the world of survivors silent.  After all we wouldn't want too many people to think this is becoming an epidemic in our society and even in our homes!  I pray that the anger I feel is used for good not evil and that those who read this are encouraged to report even though they are made to feel more like a perpertrator than a survivor.  I pray that Parent Alienation Syndrome ( a new defense used in family court for father's who molest their children)  is proven to be a sick attempt to give child victims back to their abusers and will be black balled by judges across all nations!  When we grew up and the teachers invited police officers into our schools to teach us about good and bad touches I can remember them saying to keep telling until someone believes you.....I encourage you today....Keep telling until someone believes you ( I know I will)....Blessings everyone :) Mandee