The story of Kate, a member of sexual harassment advocacy group

After receiving several rounds of emotional support counselling from RainLily, my emotions began to stabilise. I learned that RainLily also offers one-off legal consultation support, and I truly valued the opportunity to speak directly with a lawyer. Although the legal consultation was only a one-off session, the pro bono lawyer was highly professional and attentive. They explained to me the legal definition of sexual harassment and how the law protects survivors. The lawyer also reviewed the evidence I had submitted, assessing whether it was sufficient or useful from a legal perspective. Although the entire consultation lasted only about an hour, it played a crucial role in helping me feel more emotionally grounded and clearer about my next steps.

After the initial legal consultation, RainLily arranged for two pro bono lawyers to act as my legal representatives. They went through every piece of evidence related to the sexual harassment incident with me, carefully explaining whether each one constituted a breach of the law and how to respond accordingly. This gave me significantly more confidence and reassurance in handling the case. One of the lawyers issued a solicitor’s letter to the perpetrator on my behalf, while the other accompanied me to meetings and communications with the perpetrator’s lawyer. In the end, I received a sincere apology. This not only helped me let go emotionally but also brought the case to a proper close, allowing me to begin a new chapter in life. I am truly grateful to RainLily and the pro bono lawyers for supporting me in confronting the perpetrator and their legal team. Without their help, I don’t believe I could have brought the matter to an end, nor recovered emotionally in such a short period of time.

In addition, RainLily runs peer support groups from time to time, bringing together other women survivors to share their experiences and feelings about sexual harassment, fostering mutual healing. RainLily’s social workers always seek survivors’ consent before inviting them to join, showing great respect and care for our personal readiness. The group environment is warm and supportive, and everyone’s pace is respected—if anyone feels emotionally overwhelmed, they are free to stop sharing at any time. To be honest, when sharing with fellow survivors, I felt that they understood my feelings about sexual harassment more deeply than even my closest family members. We cried, laughed, and shared together, supporting and encouraging one another as we grew. It was a space full of positive energy.