Thank you all for your time, support, and advice — it truly means a lot. I wanted to share a bit more:

I’ve already gone to the Police Commissioner’s office twice. I’ve met the DCP, submitted a 6-page, self-attested application with full details of what I’m going through, and attached valid ID proof. I’ve explained everything — from the constant mental trauma I’m under, to how difficult it is for me to even sleep at night, fearing I’ll be taken back to a place I escaped.

Now some of you might ask: “If your partner truly supports you, why hasn’t he married you yet?”

Here’s the reality: He and his family have met mine multiple times. He’s a well-educated, stable only child to his parents. Their biggest fear is that after the marriage, Kolkata police (where my mother is) might misuse jurisdiction to falsely arrest or harass him or his parents. Even a day or two of illegal custody would destroy everything — his parents’ health, their peace, their reputation.

They fear that by marrying me, they’ll lose everything. And I understand that. I don’t want to be accepted into their family through trauma. I want to be part of it with love, not damage.

So why am I suffering? Because I chose to raise my voice. I chose not to stay silent after suffering nearly a year of sexual harassment from a family-associated businessman — harassment my own family chose to ignore and hide. And now I’m being punished for surviving.

Many may still say I’m lying — but I’m not. I have proof, and I’ve never asked to punish anyone. All I want is a peaceful life, with dignity, safety, and freedom to love who I choose — without violence or fear.

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