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This was a double post that I didn't realize went through. Thank you hartzofspace and aspiartist for your replies here. I thought I had edited the other copy to remove it's content, but apparently that didn't work out. It's probably better to only have one active topic on this, and the other one has gotten more feedback. So I'll try to just sink this one.

The healing process for molestation can be unpredictable. Maybe it's too soon to be able to assess how you feel? If telling didn't bring about the catharsis you seem to be seeking, maybe you must explore other avenues to heal, such as journaling, writing angry letters and then burning them, etc.

It may take more time than you think to really get it behind you. I'm not sure it ever does completely, but I do know those memories do minimize over time. You're still relatively young and have to expect to give it whatever time necessary, but its significance and relevance in your life does fade over time.

I'm sorry you're having to go through any resurfacing of emotions, as a result. I hope eventually you can find some measure of peace that justice in this case has at least been served. I don't know if it can make a difference for you, it certainly doesn't change anything you've already been through, but I think it would have meant something to me if this had been possible. Right now I'm sure it only brings it all back and that can feel overwhelming to be confronted with. Know you're not alone with what you're going through. In time it does fade as you have already seen.

Thank you for the kind words. And thanks to leila who posted in the copy of this that I didn't realize went through. It might still be a little too soon to know how this will affect me, or if it will affect me at all. I want to be happy that he's finally getting what he deserves, but I think I'm still too shut off from it all. I'm going to see my chaplain today just to make sure there's not something I'm overlooking.