"All eyes were on Nikita, and rightly so, but it was her mother I was looking at. She was there to support her, but was in so much pain, too, on behalf of her daughter. I just saw my own Mam," Ms Behan told the Sunday Independent.
"The emotional toll on supporters of victims is often overlooked. They endure a period of grief, anger, and helplessness, which can be just as overwhelming as the survivor's experience."
"Facing an attacker in court brings a flood of emotions, not just for the survivor, but also for their families who bear the burden of these traumatic experiences alongside them."
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