Hi Broken79,
Thank you for sharing this with us today. Words can’t fully capture the level of shock, confusion, and disbelief you must be feeling right now. It sounds like you deeply adored your dad, and to now be faced with these potential allegations is understandably distressing and incredibly difficult to process.
As isolating as this may feel, please know that support is available.
While you have not explicitly mentioned the specific nature of the content accessed, we want to cover a broad range of support options just in case.
PartnerSPEAK provides support for anyone affected by a person’s involvement in child sexual abuse or child exploitation material. Their Peerline is available via phone on 1300 590 589 and online chat: Peerline hours of operation (AEST):
- Monday: 9:30am – 1:30pm
- Tuesday: 10:00am – 1:00pm
- Wednesday: 6:00pm – 9:00pm
- Thursday: 3:00pm – 7:00pm
Another helpful option is the Blue Knot Foundation, which supports people who have experienced complex trauma. You can reach them on 1300 657 380 (7 days a week, 9am–5pm).
If you’d ever like to talk things through with our Support Service, Beyond Blue counsellors are available 24/7 via phone on 1300 22 4636 or online.
If you have any legal concerns or want some questions answered during what might be a very confusing time, this page lists low-cost or free services that may be able to help.
We've also emailed all of the above through to you for easy reference.
It’s perfectly okay to take things one day at a time right now - even one hour at a time. This is a lot to be grappling with, and you don’t have to do it alone.
Thank you again for sharing here. We’re sitting with you in this, through all the emotions you may be feeling right now.
Kind regards,
Sophie M
