Why is a mother serving more time than the man who abused her daughter?

Just this week, I sat across from a male psychologist while he asked me if I'd reported abuse my daughter went through at the hands of her dad.

No, I didn't.

First, she didn't say anything until years later, when she no longer had to see him.

Second, the second time I did report something, I was told to stop causing trouble between me and my ex spouse, or I'd lose custody of the kids. I was terrified of being able to protect them even less.

Third, each time I reported cost me thousands of dollars I didn't have because he retaliated through the courts.

So no, I haven't reported anything since then. And yes, I'm ashamed. But shame or not, I don't know what I could have done differently.

The courts truss women like pigs and roast them on a spit for even hinting at trying to protect their kids, then skewer them again when they don't.

Words can't express my fury. What can be done about it?

This is heartbreaking