I've taken the time to read carefully all 3 contributions, and I'm truly saddened and utterly shocked. Phew! have you been to hell. . .it's one of those situations where I feel that anything I say will come across to you as mere, empty words. I so much wish that I could find a way to make you understand how my heart goes out to you, believe me. If you feel that this is not the best place to air your experiences, you can always e-mail me at:
john.ryan4@virgin.net
As to social services or police or other public agencies, you seem to be caught. Rather than continue too long, I'll leave it at this point and give you the biggest hug you've had. Keep in touch here, a lot of folk can empathise with you. Hope to see you continuing using this site. In other words, don't lose contact. o.k.?