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The Nameless Truth Project
Thank you for taking part in this project.
Please focus only on your emotional experience.
Do
not
include
:
names - dates - locations - case details - information about other people
Everything you share is fully anonymous.
Question 1
In detail, please describe the emotional and mental burden you carry today regarding the allegation you made. How has your regret affected your life since then?
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Question 2
What pressures or circumstances were present at the time? (tick all that apply or write your own)
Question 2
Pressure from police or others
Relationship breakdown
Fear and confusion
Mental health crisis
Misunderstanding what the justice system would do
Emotional instability during trauma or loss
Prefer not to answer
Other
Question 3
How has carrying this secret or knowledge affected your emotional and mental health over time?
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How has carrying this secret or knowledge affected your emotional and mental health over time?
Guilt
Shame
Regret
Fear
Anxiety
Sadness
Confusion
Anger at myself
Numbness
Intrusive thoughts
Relief
Prefer not to answer
Other
Question 4
What was your personal emotional or mental state immediately before and during the time you made the statement?
What was your personal emotional or mental state immediately before and during the time you made the statement?
Upset
Angry
Overwhelmed
Fearful
Confused
Desperate
Lonely
Depressed or mentally unwell
Dissociated / detached
Pressured
Emotionally unstable
Prefer not to answer
Other
Question 5
Did anyone influence your decision to make the allegation?
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Did anyone influence your decision to make the allegation?
Police (or felt pressured by the process)
Family member
Friend
Partner or ex-partner
Social worker
No one
I don't know
I felt influenced but can't explain why
Other
Question 6
At the time you gave your statement, did you feel fully able to speak your mind freely and truthfully?
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At the time you gave your statement, did you feel fully able to speak your mind freely and truthfully?
Yes
No
Not sure
Other
Question 7
Did you feel you had the opportunity or ability to change, correct, or withdraw your statement after it was first made?
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Did you feel you had the opportunity or ability to change, correct, or withdraw your statement after it was first made?
Yes
No
I was told not to
I was encouraged not to
I felt afraid to
Other
Question 8
Thinking back, what personal or emotional factors do you now believe were the biggest contributors to making the statement?
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Thinking back, what personal or emotional factors do you now believe were the biggest contributors to making the statement?
Relationship crisis
Fear of rejection
Fear of judgement
Feeling overwhelmed
Poor mental health
Trauma history
Jealousy
Anger
Confusion over events
Desire for attention, support, or validation
Emotional insecurity
Prefer not to answer
Question 9
Looking back now, what feels different for you emotionally or mentally?
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Question 10
What have you learned about yourself since the allegation?
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Question 11
Describe the moment you first
felt aware
of the impact your allegation
might have had
on the person accused.
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Question 12
How long ago did you first make the allegation?
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How long ago did you first make the allegation?
Less than 6 months
6 months to 1 year
1 - 3 years
3 - 5 years
More than 5 years
Submit
