article_snippet: The pledge was important to Sharon because after initially being charged with rape, Sean Thackaberry was released on bail – and Michelle said Michelle did not feel safe while Sean Thackaberry was on the streets.
article_snippet: We were furious that Sean Thackaberry hadn’t been locked up and whenever Michelle left the house, Sean Thackaberry supporters would harass Michelle.
article_snippet: his supporters sent Michelle abusive messages online too, calling Michelle a liar.
article_snippet: Hopefully there won’t be other victims like Michelle.
article_snippet: But if there is, They won’t just be forgotten, like Michelle threatened to be.
article_snippet: People think it’s bad to talk about these things but, in fact, it’s one of the most important things in the world.
article_snippet: Because it’s only by talking about them that more women who feel lost like Michelle will go and get help.