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  • Army Officer I hope someone can give me some advice please,

    Three years ago I was suffering from a rare and complex condition caled pancreatic insulinoma. This condition is so rare it effects less than 4 people per million and only two or three cases have been reported in UK for a number of years. One of the most debilitating side effects of this condition is a complete and devestating change in the sufferers personality, behaviour and perceptions. I was a serving british army officer stationed in Baghdad when my illness started to manifest itself. I would become confused, extremely forgetful, anxious and freightened. Later the symptoms would disappear. On returning from Baghdad these bouts of depresion, unusual and strange behaviour became more and more regular, often resulting in me starting fights with complete strangers, being extremely aggressive and an insatiable desire for excitement or an adrenalin rush. I started doing really stupid things like deliberately lying on the passenger seat of my car whilst travelling at 70mph and counting to 10 or 20 or even 30. I could not understand why I was getting such a thrill from doing something so bloody stupid. I then started to watch on line videos of beheadings, mutilations and extreme violence. This behaviour was becomming so common I was doing it up to 20 times a day. My confusional state was becoming more and more pronounced. I was stopped from driving company vehicles because of my erratic behaviour and would often cry scream and bang my head against a wall as the pain gave me relief from the anguish I was feeling. I started to watch extreme pornography and eventual child abuse. This was carried out not in secret but in the living room of my home where my partner and children were present. The rush of being "seen" by them was such an overwhelming rush, I'd deliberately see how far I could go without them actually observing what I was looking at. There was no sexual gratification just the "fear" of being caught. I would immediately delete anything i'd viewed afterwards.
    After much medical investigation and head scratching i was diagnosed with pncreatic insulinoma. Whilst awaiting an operation my viewing of illegal pornography was found out by the police. I was duly arrested and convicted (I was guilty, I said so immediately). I was given a two year suspended sentence and placed on the sexual offenders list. I also attended the ISOTP programme. Naturally my whole life went down the drain. I lost my home, my job, my friends, everything. The crux of the matter however is this, At the time of my arrest my step children were taken away and underwent a huge amount of questioning by social services and police child protection officers. This went on for almost 6 months. They were asked time and time again whether I had physically or sexually interfered with them, I had not and they also said I had not. Three years later,(just before Christmas) I was arrested by the police for harassment of my step daughter, she had complained that I'd driven past her. (Once in three years. I never stopped, slowed down, made eye contact or anything). I was due to go to court on 26 feb 2013. Yesterday I received a letter from my solicitor stating the case had been discontinued due to lack of evidence. Not 24 hours later the police turned up at my door to inform me that an accusation of sexual assault had now been made against me, though wouldn't say who by. My soliciter presumes it will be as a result of the harassment allegation made by my ex step daughter being thrown out.
    I am now in a terrible state as I've managed to start a new life, get a new job and am desperately trying to move on. This allegation although totally malicious, will destroy me.

    Oh, my operation was a success though I no longer posess a spleen nor a pancreas.

    Any advice, support or comments would be really helpful. How can someone make such allegations against me three years after stating I'd never done anything except be a good step-dad.

  • #2
    Originally posted by zaphodski View Post
    Not 24 hours later the police turned up at my door to inform me that an accusation of sexual assault had now been made against me, though wouldn't say who by.
    Hi and welcome to the forum, though of course I'm sorry that you have needed to find us.

    To help members to offer the correct advice could you tell us if the police have arrested, cautioned, and interviewed you regarding this allegation or was it more of an informal heads-up chat?
    'What doesn't kill you makes you stronger'

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    • #3
      Hi and welcome from me too. You will get lots of advice and emotional support on here. I'm not being flippant when I say that the allegations won't destroy you if you don't want them to.....I too thought that -as have many others on here, but this forum is a haven of friends, supporters and advisers and we all care about each other and we will care about you as well. It's hardest at the beginning and the swings of emotion are almost unbearable. But whenever you need to talk or ask for help, advice or a shoulder, there's usually someone here who will listen and support you. I'm sorry I can't give you practical advice as I'm only 2 months into my FA (is that all - it seems like forever!!!!). Other people can give you that - but I'm a good listener......It might be a good idea to talk to your GP and arrange counselling and medical support. Lots of us have found that invaluable. Keep strong and we'll help you through....
      "Only love can light the mirror of your soul" - Chris de Burgh

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      • #4
        Thanks

        Thank you for taking the time to reply to my very first post. In answer to the question whether i've been cautioned or arrested, no I haven't. The police visited yesterday morning (Sunday), and said there had been an allegation of sexual assault made against me a few days ago (bearing in mind it was a few days ago the harassment case was thrown out and the person making the allegation would have been informed of this).

        The police said they were only making me aware that the allegation had been made and someone would contact me today. I visited my solicitor first thing this morning and he advised me to carry on as normal and await the police call.

        I've sat here all day, and noone has called or phoned. I spoke to my solicitor again (about ten minutes ago) who said he has people on his books who have been waiting months for a police visit.

        I'm literally at my wits end and have no idea what I should do.

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        • #5
          With having been through the mill twice I can fully understand your concern that it is going to start all over again.

          However my view on the situation is that the police are only too well aware that the second allegation was made because the first one was discontinued. In the present climate they have to take every allegation at face value and investigate it and you therefore have got a heads-up that an allegation has been made and the investigation has started.

          However the fact that you have not been arrested, cautioned, or interviewed seems positive; I guess the police want to consult the CPS for their view as whether to take this new allegation seriously or not. If it is indeed your stepdaughter who has made the allegation then the elephant in the room of any possible proceedings is the fact that she confirmed 3 years ago that no offences had occurred, despite thorough questioning at the time.

          Just out of curiosity (please don't answer if it's too personal or would make you identifiable) can you think of a reason for your stepdaughter suddenly wanting to make these false accusations against you i.e. has she reached an age where she might now blame you for the break-up of the relationship with her mother and resent that you have a new partner.

          It would be helpful to indicate any such possible motive to the police (but do this through your solicitor)
          'What doesn't kill you makes you stronger'

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          • #6
            Hello and welcome.
            I'm afraid there is very little you can do apart from wait. You don't yet know what exactly has been alleged, or the dates, so you can't go through old calendars etc to see what you were doing when.
            You have contacted a solicitor, which is absolutely the right thing to do.
            As Casehardened said, it could be that Plod are aware of the flimsyness of the allegations, bearing in mind that SS have repeatedly asked your stepdaughter whether you had ever touched her sexually and she has always denied this. Given that you are not in touch with her any more, Plod probably don't see it as an urgent case.
            I would also encourage you to try to think of possible motives.
            In the meantime get yourself to the GP and explain what has happened. They may be able to refer you to counselling or prescribe something to help you sleep.
            Let us know how you get on.

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            • #7
              Originally posted by Casehardened View Post
              Just out of curiosity (please don't answer if it's too personal or would make you identifiable) can you think of a reason for your stepdaughter suddenly wanting to make these false accusations against you i.e. has she reached an age where she might now blame you for the break-up of the relationship with her mother and resent that you have a new partner.

              It would be helpful to indicate any such possible motive to the police (but do this through your solicitor)
              The only thing I can think of is the sale of our family home. Obviously I had to move away from the home after I was charged. Up until only a few months ago I was still paying my ex's bills and even paid for my ex step daughter to go to America on a school trip and paid for my ex to go on a girls holiday with her mates for her 40th. I have been advised by my probation officer to stop funding their lifestyles because, and I think this is perverse, The police may interpret my continued financial support ar "grooming my ex step-daughter" !!!!

              I received a letter from my ex about a month ago saying she wanted to sell the house and suggested I get 20% of the equity plus I clear all of her outstanding bills and she keeps all the contents of the home. At present there is approximately £200,000 equity, (The mortgage is about £40,000).

              I said I was unhappy with her intended split of the equity and said I would persue her for a more realistic share.

              Shortly after that the first accusation of harassment was made and now that has been thrown out, an accusation of sexual assault has been made.

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              • #8
                Having thought more about possible reasons why these allegations should start I have omited one cruicial piece of informaton.

                The day I drove past my ex daughter in law I phoned my ex partner to inform her i'd seen her daughter in the town. (I also informed my probation officer). My Ex partner said she knew as the daughter had told her. It was only when the daughter told her father that he contacted the police.

                I have had a number of bust-ups with my partners ex husband. Indeed, he had my ex-partner arrested for stepping on his toe a few years ago when she was trying to protect her daughter who was being assaulted by the father at the time.

                All the time we were together as a family (almost 8 years) the constant criticism, lack of family maintenance from him was unbearable. The ex husband is extremely wealthy (he has a number of successful companies), yet has paid nothing towards the upkeep of his children....ever!

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                • #9
                  Well there is certainly a reason for animosity there!

                  However usually the allegation is made by the ex partner, nevertheless I still think it would be worth discussing with your solicitor whether to bring this financial disagreement coupled with the timing of the allegations to the attention of the police
                  'What doesn't kill you makes you stronger'

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                  • #10
                    I know some of this is probably trivia, but something else just occurred to me. My ex daughter in law found out that I had seen my ex partner a few times (indeed, she and I tried to remail friends for quite some time) She was absolutely livid with her mother, accusing her of being with a paedo and said if she didn't stop seeing me she's go and live with her father....permanently.

                    I still love my ex partner deeply and I feel she probably still loves me too. However, the police and the probation service have warned me against trying to maintain a relationship with her as, (as previously stated), they would deem it as trying to groom my ex daughter in law.

                    One other thing I managed to keep and something I treasure is a letter sent to me by my ex daughter in law a year or so before my conviction. In the letter she writes how proud she is of me, how i'm the best step father a child could have and i'm a million times better than her own father. She also writes that had it not been for me and my care for her, her brother and mother they would have been virtually destitute.

                    It is a really moving and heartfelt letter. It even includes poems and photos of us both taken during happier times.

                    Will this help me?

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                    • #11
                      more....

                      Sorry, yet more trivia.....

                      Over the last three years my ex daughter in law has excelled in school, has many friends and is a very popular student. She was actually head girl of her school prior to starting college. I think she managed something like 6 A* and 5 A in her GCSEs.

                      She has a great social life and a steady boyfriend. She has never displayed any form of stress or duress, indeed, she is the envy of many other students because of her popularity.

                      She is also a very keen thespian, playing the lead role in a number of college and school plays.

                      Basically, she does not show the signs of someone who has ever been sexually abused or assaulted. I've read the Esther Rantzen pages and the SS pages on "tell tale" signs, and she has shown none. Because Nothing ever happened to her!

                      I also forgot to mention that my ex grilled both her shildren, numerous times after my arrest, and each and every time when asked whether i'd assaulted them there answer was "EEEEwwwwwww No way !

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                      • #12
                        Originally posted by myhome View Post
                        I'm not being flippant when I say that the allegations won't destroy you if you don't want them to.....:
                        Hi again- was out walking my dogs earlier mulling things over and it occurred to me that what I wrote in the quote above could have sounded a bit harsh
                        It certainly wasn't meant that way - so I'm sorry if it came across like that. One of the many worst things about this is the feeling of being out of control of anything in your life any more - especially for you as you have no details at all about the allegation.
                        One of the things - to some degree- you can take a bit of control of sometimes, is how you react. When I was suicidal, a work friend pointed out that if I'd done that then a) FA would have won and b) everyone would immediately think that I had been guilty.....My sister pointed out that she'd have had to have identified the body......... Gradually with help from here, family, friends and CPN, I have gained a bit more control and have started to research how I can defend myself (thanks to a lead from RF!!). It also helped me greatly when my CPN pointed out that the FA isn't just a liar - in court (if it gets that far), she is the guilty one, and I'd never thought of her as "guilty" before.....
                        I've read your recent posts and it seems already that you are coming up with motives etc and they're sounding very positive. Every time you think or remember something else - write it down as soon as you do.......Keep strong....
                        "Only love can light the mirror of your soul" - Chris de Burgh

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                        • #13
                          Thank you very, very much for your last reply. I didn't consider your previous comments harsh, on the contrary, I prefer brutal honesty.

                          I have felt suicidal before, I slit my wrists whilst being questioned in police custody after my initial arrest. bearing in mind I was still suffering from the pancreatic insulinoma at the time. I didn't even feel the cut !

                          I had a scalpel blade in my pocket which the police didn't find, (I wasn't searched).

                          I obviously failed in my attempt but at the time, I was in a very dark and freightening place both mentally and physically.

                          I am not a coward, I am (sorry was) a respected army officer, I was working in Baghdad at the request of the Americans. I was good at my job and received numerous awards for bravery from the UK and USA.

                          I was a pilot, a good one, had many friends and was highly respected. Today I have absolutely no-one. I have no one to ask for help hence my contact with this forum.

                          Sorry again for bleating on but this is really destroying me.

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                          • #14
                            Zaphodski, I know you dont want pity, but I cant help but feel really sorry for you. It doesnt matter what position you had in life, - to lose everybody that you loved and cared for in life, through no fault of your own, is terrible I know nothing of the legalities, but I do know you will find many friends on here, who will support you every step of the way. Not the same as your own family and friends, I know, but for your false allegations they are extremely knowledgable and caring. There will always be someone to listen to you and offer you support and advice. Take care.

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                            • #15
                              Your reactions (feeling alone and suicidal) will strike a chord with many members of this forum. I hesitate to suggest that you have a read through other folk's accounts as this can be depressing in itself but it is a sort of strange comfort to realise you are but one of many in this situation and, quite often, it is someone who was close to you who has made the accusation.
                              'What doesn't kill you makes you stronger'

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