Surviving and being angry

I don't really have anyone to talk to about this, but I need to get it out or I will go crazy.

11 1/2 years ago I was assaulted by another Marine while stationed in Pensacola.  My commanding officer (CO) basically didn't believe me, even with all of the evidence presented to him. (My attacker admitting he heard me say no.)  My co spent the entire year I was in his command making my life miserable.  When all was said and done my attacker was sentenced to 45 days restriction to base (anyone who knows the military: this is nothing.  Bases have bars, bowling alleys, pool halls, movie theaters, stores, etc.)  I was told that I sent mixed messages because I said no, but I didn't physically push him away or fight him.  I, on the other hand, haven't been the same.  I have been diagnosed with chronic PTSD. (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.)

My CO has since gone on with his career.  He was a Captain in 1996 and was promoted to Major in 1999.  On the up side his career has stalled.  He has been passed over for promotion numerous times since then.  He is still a Major and is being forced to retire next year at his 20 year mark.

I recently found out that my CO is stationed on the East Coast and his current job is as the s**ual assault advocate for his unit.  I was HORRIFIED at the thought of this.  He is in a position to possibly harm another woman.  It terrifies me that he can influence another girl/woman in this way.  I hate that he continues to have this power over the women in his unit.

I have heard from many people that the worst thing you can feel for someone is total indifference.  I am totally indifferent to the man that attacked me, but I hate my CO and still find myself furious over this situation.

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