Hi Kaylord, I am sorry you endured abuse as a child. No one should have to go through that.

You are brave to be willing to face your own past. Have you a therapist to help you with this? It could certainly be a help.

If you feel this is worth pursuing with legal action, you might find a lawyer specializing in this area of law that could save you time and anxiety. They may work as a percentage of any possible settlement if you are looking for remuneration. If you are looking for justice, you might consider that these people might be better pursued by the police, but perhaps you are only doing the research to provide them with a report.

I feel it might be a choice of getting justice or getting healing. If you can find a way to get both, you are a survivor. But still a therapist or legal counsel might be the difference between getting one or both of these. You indicated already the potential to be triggered by this. You are potentially opening up your life in the public sector.