Thank you everyone.

Maybe I’ll ask my best male friend instead. he’d be more neutral but on my side and protective.

I think I will go ahead and hire the lawyer.in two weeks time when I can afford the retainer. I got a good feeling about the lawyer I spoke with today.

Oh and I definitely wouldn't want my parents knowing this one thing about me. I probably can’t mention it here. But yes. I’m a grown woman and who truly cares? My parents will still love me. That I know.