Caroline Darian has opened up about the emotional trauma of learning that her father, Dominique Pelicot, orchestrated horrific abuse against her mother and potentially herself. She speaks out on the issue of chemical submission and pledges to advocate for victims' rights.
**Daughter of Sexual Abuse Survivor Demands Justice: Exclusive Interview Reveals Pain and Resilience**
**Daughter of Sexual Abuse Survivor Demands Justice: Exclusive Interview Reveals Pain and Resilience**
In a compelling interview, Caroline Darian shares her harrowing journey of discovering familial betrayal and her commitment to justice for victims of sexual abuse.
On a fateful evening in November 2020, Caroline Darian received a life-altering call from her mother, Gisèle Pelicot. The revelation that her father, Dominique Pelicot, had been drugging Gisèle for a decade to facilitate her repeated rape came as a devastating shock. “It was like an earthquake. A tsunami,” she described, recalling the moment her perception of a normal life shattered.
Dominique Pelicot was subsequently sentenced to 20 years in prison following an extensive trial that unveiled the severe extent of his crimes, including the drug-facilitated sexual assault of Gisèle by numerous men he had recruited online. The case gained attention, not only for the brutality of the acts but also for bringing to light the largely overlooked issue of chemical submission — a form of assault where victims are incapacitated by drugs typically sourced from personal medicine cabinets.
In the aftermath, Caroline and her siblings supported their mother as she confronted the reality that her husband was a predator whose actions potentially extended to their own daughter. Caroline, now 46, reflects on her trauma, noting that she suspects her father drugged and assaulted her as well, despite lacking direct evidence. "I know that he drugged me, probably for sexual abuse," she states, highlighting the challenges many victims face when seeking to be believed.
With her father's conviction, Caroline has turned her focus to advocating for victims of chemical submission, which often goes unreported. Her experience inspired her to write a book titled "I'll Never Call Him Dad Again," reflecting on the complex emotional landscape navigated by survivors of familial abuse.
While grappling with her father's horrific actions, Caroline emphasizes the resilience and dignity that she and her mother exhibited during the trial. Her mother, Gisèle, took a brave stand by publicizing her story, helping to encourage a larger conversation about sexual violence in France.
Now, with her father's future uncertain, as he is unlikely to be released from prison for many years, the family is focused on healing. Caroline expresses determination not only to cope with her past but to raise awareness about the dangers of chemical submission and educate future generations.
Despite the heavy burden of recognizing her origin from both a victim and a perpetrator, Caroline is committed to her mission. "I am totally different from Dominique," she asserts, revealing her strength drawn from supportive relationships with her husband, brothers, and her young son. Instead of allowing her past to define her, Caroline is looking forward, focused on combating the very issues that tarnished her life and advocating for the voiceless.
