OK, I get a better picture now.
Do you have a plan for the court appearance or does that help? I find that useful when I can figure out in advance what options I have.
I think it's really cool that your son supports you by thinking EMDR would be helpful. That's really loving.
My mother was unable to divorce my abusive father and it caused far more problems. It's a very brave thing, even if you don't think so at the moment.
Are there things which help in moments like this? Does it help if someone gently mentions that the acute part of the stress will fade in time, all the while being aware of how awful it feels in the moment?
Do you have a plan for the court appearance or does that help? I find that useful when I can figure out in advance what options I have.
I think it's really cool that your son supports you by thinking EMDR would be helpful. That's really loving.
My mother was unable to divorce my abusive father and it caused far more problems. It's a very brave thing, even if you don't think so at the moment.
Are there things which help in moments like this? Does it help if someone gently mentions that the acute part of the stress will fade in time, all the while being aware of how awful it feels in the moment?