I was sexually assaulted and now deal with PTSD, AMA

This recently (about a year ago now) happened to my mother in that she had a newish boyfriend (around 3 months) and he came back to hers one night and violently beat and raped her. I do my best to be happy around her and she seems fine if a little shaken. The guy gets out in 4 years and most nights I think of what I'm going to do, despite I hope I never do!? (R/imverybadass I know) I suppose my question is does you feel the perpetrator deserves whatever he gets or that a few years in prison does seem adequete for their crime? Also, and this is the most important by far, how do I talk to her about it? Should I not? Will she be OK? Like she went on a date with a guy recently and I was worrying like she's my daughter!? Sorry to kind of hi jack your post though, kind of a splurge of words there :/ Anyway not even sure what I'm on about, truly hope your OK and haven't lost complete faith in mankind! I also know there is counselling (in the UK at least) that doesn't involve God (unless that's you bag then maybe the church/mosque etc.?) that helped my mum alot.

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