There’s never been an upside in reporting. There’s no catharsis. Every outcome is terrible. It’s retraumatizing, humiliating, as everyone’s “part” is litigated. Was it the “R” word? Was your “no” stated with enough vehemence? How hard did you fight? Were you drinking? What were you wearing? How many sexual partners have you had? Was it enough of a struggle? Did you fear for your life?
