In the first half of my life I accumulated many things. An education, money, a career, a partner, a place to call home, but in the last half of my life most of these things have slipped away. I know that some losses will always happen, however there are still things I refuse to accept; such as lies and the destruction of innocence.

My colleagues say it’s unethical to share these sessions with you. But in my heart I know Alisha would want her story to be heard. She was so desperate for anyone to believe her. I didn’t at the time and now in a twist of fate, she’s the only person who can lend credence to this story...