Sufferer Hello From Vermont

[BoogieOnGal]

I found this forum while researching PTSD.

I was in an abusive relationship for eight years and when I finally gained the courage to leave I realized that the control he had during our time together left me with no job skills or income. So I left my children with him. It has been four years and I have barely seen my children because I am terrifed of my abuser. We are now going to court and the judge refuses to listen to me.

I have been unable to maintain employment and my once every few months panic attacks have become a two or three times a week occurance. I also startle very easily and rarely stay asleep for more then a couple of hours. I am at the point that I am scared to even leve the house for basic tasks.

Unforutunately I have yet to find mental health services that accept my insurance and I cannot find a single attorney that will take this case. I am lost I have no friends or family.

 

[intothelight]

Hi BoogieOnGal,

Welcome to the PTSD Forum! :)

Domestic violence can leave a person completely defeated and broken, and it is hard for others to understand. I hope you have success in finding a therapist and an attorney. You made a good decision to join this forum as the information and the support of the members is invaluable as you work on healing.

Take care.

Debbie

 

[KP the nut]

Hi and welcome to the forum.

 

[a3a2]

Welcome to the forum. Would you consider talking to a pastor or priest until you can get therapy? They are often well established in a community and can direct you to more inexpensive therapy options. Also, a woman's shelter may be able to get you inexpensive help.

 

[Lady of Longbourn]

Welcome. :)

 

[BoogieOnGal]

Thank you for the welcomes..Just found out that the judge denied my request for a contiunence to find an attorney and receive mental health treatment. He says that neither is needed and I need to just get over the abuse I suffered...I have also tried to get a change of venue because the ex is friends with court staff there but it was denied as well. I will look into seeking help at a church.