I just wanted to ask her why.

18 years ago my sister (f24) accused me (m21) of disgusting things that I didn’t do. I was arrested and charged with multiple felonies. When I was released from jail after the charges were dropped I made the long drive to our family home. I found our mom and dad in the kitchen, and my sister sat on the living room floor a few feet away. I looked at her and asked why; why did she lie to the police, why did she tell them I did the things she did. Why did she hurt me so badly. And she stared at the floor, didn’t say a word. I redoubled my efforts, I repeated the questions again and again, and she just stared at the floor. I never did find out why. She died in a car accident a few years ago, so I’ll never know why she lied.<br><br>ETA: I wasn’t charged. I spent a month in jail, and when my mom and dad finally bailed me out, they dropped me off at my apartment, told me I was on my own, and that was it. I was broke, and I had no way to get to the car, so I waited until a friend finally came to get me. He picked me up, and I asked him to take me to my parents house. I wanted to ask my sister why. I wanted her to tell me why she did it. I wanted her to tell me why she hurt me so badly. And she wouldn’t. I wasn’t charged, but my sisters lie got me locked up for a month, and I never did find out why she did it.<br><br>ETAA - a lot of questions about the parents; I can’t tell you much. I don’t know why they didn’t take my side. I don’t know why they didn’t believe me. I don’t know why they didn’t want me. At the time I was a pretty sketchy guy. I didn’t work, I took drugs and used alcohol. I stole stuff, and I was in a band. In hindsight, maybe they just didn’t see that girl was dangerous. Maybe they were just in denial. <br><br>I find it hard to forgive, so I’ve never spoken to my family again. I see them from time to time, but that’s it.<br><br>ETAA - I had no idea this felt so good. Thanks. Also, you guys have a lot of questions. You all want the specifics. You want me to tell you what I was arrested for. You want me to tell you why I was in jail. You want me to tell you what I did to deserve my sisters ire. You want all the specifics that I hadn’t intended to share, and I’m sorry if I disappointed you. But I think you’ll understand if I don’t want to elaborate on those details. That was my life eighteen years ago. It’s not my life now. I’ve moved past it, and I don’t see any point in going into specifics that don’t really matter.<br><br>ETAAA: Wow! This has blown up! Thank you to the hundreds of people who have commented and reached out. Thank you for the gold, and the silver. This is a pretty surreal experience. Most of you have been kind, and reached out to offer your support. Thank you to the hundreds of you who have left kind comments, or sent me messages. You all have made this a very cathartic experience. You have all been very kind. Thank you.<br><br>I need to get back to work now, so I can’t answer any questions. I’ll be back tonight, and I’ll try to answer some questions. I can’t answer everyone’s questions, but I will read them all. I’ve got to get back to work now.<br><br>And if you made it this far, thanks again. Thank you to everyone who has reached out. You all have been very kind, and you’ve made me feel pretty good.<br><br>ETAAAA: Wow! This just blew up. I’m going to turn my phone off for the night, and let it sink in. I’ll probably come back tomorrow and answer some questions. Thanks again.<br><br>ETAAAAA: Alright, I’m back. I’m gonna answer some questions. I’ll go back to the top, and work my way down.<br><br>First, the girl was my half sister, and we hadn’t lived together in eight years.<br><br>Second, I was in jail for 42 days before I was released on my own recognizance, and charges were dropped.<br><br>Third, I was bailed out on a Saturday morning, and released at noon. My dad picked me up, and dropped me off at my apartment. He gave me $40, and told me not to call again.<br><br>Fourth, I have two kids of my own now. I will do anything for them.<br><br>Fifth, no, it didn’t go to trial. The cops told the DA that they didn’t have enough to go to trial.<br><br>Sixth, I don’t know why I was bailed out before charges were dropped. I guess it was the weekend, and they had a three day hold on me. <br><br>Seventh, yes, I was absolutely terrified. I was arrested, and charged with felonies. I was staring at the very real possibility of a life sentence in prison. <br><br>Eighth, I don’t know what my sister was like as an adult. She died when she was 27. I did look up her obituary. She had two kids, and her mom was the only family member pallbearer. <br><br>Ninth, yes, I’m still angry and hurt. It took me years to let it go, but this sub has been helpful. Thanks to everyone who has been kind.<br><br>Lastly, the police were incompetent, and not very bright. I’m glad they were the ones who believed me. And the all female detective team were great. They believed my side of the story, and they spoke to the prosecutor.