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Originally Posted by inkblot
You have rights no matter what your age! If you were deemed "a significant danger to yourself or others" they would have contacted local emergency authorities and you'd have been taken to the hospital. If you are young enough to still be considered a minor in the state where you live, the doctors could have a right to talk to a legal parent or guardian, however they must NOT mention anything specific about what you tell during therapy sessions.
You definitely need to follow up on this. I would feel violated as well!!!
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Inkblot, how are you now? Please keep us updated...
Know that many people here are standing with you about this situation.
Inkblot,
I agree contacting emergency personnel would have been the proper procedure re significant danger to self/others.
As far as I know, home visits by mental health professionals are not done in the states...at least not the combo of pdoc, T, and a stranger.
My concern is also that they talked with the father, and he did seem surprised. In a way, his surprise may be a way of saying he is not the abuser, but I have no knowledge of what may be going on. Jmo, of course
Teary, I sincerely hope that you follow the advice you've read here.
Trust has been broken, it has set you back, and you definitely need to empower yourself...
Please take good care of you,
Catherine