I was a successful man by all accounts. Advanced degree, making $250k a year, super involved in my community and always gave a substantial amount of my time and money to help others.

Then I met this woman on tinder. Chatted for a while and agreed to meet for drinks. While at the bar, she asks if we can go back to my place. While being intimate, she asks me to perform rough acts. I agree (even though I’m not into that rough stuff) in order to please her.

Next morning, i drive her back home. Two days later, 7 police cruisers surround my home and execute a search warrant. A few days after that, I get a call saying they had issued a warrant for my arrest and I was being charged with multiple counts of rape.

Two days later, I get fired from my job because of my arrest. I’ve been unable to find a job since. Nobody wants to hire someone w rape on their record. I lost my beautiful home, my car, went bankrupt, spent 70k in legal fees. Burned through my retirement savings. Luckily i have an amazing family who knows me and knows Im not a violent person and not capable of violently raping someone. They took me in and have been supporting me in every sense of the word.

As you can imagine, the wheels of justice move ever so slowly. Last week, after 2.5 years of postponed hearings and legal delays, I finally got a trial date. In a few months, I can either be wrongfully convicted and spend the rest of my life in prison or begin to piece my life back together. I know either way, my life will never be the same again.

If you’re going through the same thing, stay strong. Keep your family close as they will be your best chance at staying sane.

If you guys can send your prayers and good vibes my way, I’d appreciate it.