There is nothing more frustrating than reporting abuse and seeing how the person who has the power to resolve it chooses to side with the abuser. In that moment, helplessness mixes with anger and disappointment because the system that is supposed to protect you turns its back on you.

When this happens, not only is the abuse perpetuated, but a clear message is also sent: power and connections matter more than the truth. In the face of this, the key is not to give up. Keep documenting, exposing, and seeking support in spaces where justice and integrity are a priority.