The victim stated that Delaney's "grooming" and sexual abuse had "a devastating" impact on her life, emphasizing the long-term trauma caused by his actions.
She described how Delaney's initial kindness, like buying her ice cream, made her feel special, masking his predatory behavior during her vulnerable teenage years.
"I trusted him because I knew him - I liked the way he made me feel grown up and mature," she recounted, reflecting on the manipulation she faced.
The victim noted that the initial text message from Delaney marked "the beginning of the end of my childhood," illustrating the severe impact of his grooming.
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